Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neuflizeana
ID:
1070365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Courbon

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 18: 145. 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069703



Common Names

  • Leucas neuflizeana
  • Neufleize's Leucas
  • Neufleize's Lavender


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Description

Leucas neuflizeana (also called Neufeld's Leucas, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves that are 2-6 cm long and 0.5-2 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas neuflizeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucas neuflizeana is small, white, and tubular. Its seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas neuflizeana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Leucas neuflizeana

Leucas neuflizeana is native to the Amazon biome in Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Roraima.

Species in the Leucas genus

Leucas abyssinica, Leucas aequistylosa, Leucas aggerestris, Leucas alba, Leucas alluaudii, Leucas anandaraoana, Leucas angularis, Leucas angustissima, Leucas argentea, Leucas aspera, Leucas bakeri, Leucas biflora, Leucas bracteosa, Leucas calostachys, Leucas capensis, Leucas cephalantha, Leucas cephalotes, Leucas chinensis, Leucas ciliata, Leucas clarkei, Leucas collettii, Leucas cuneifolia, Leucas decemdentata, Leucas deflexa, Leucas densiflora, Leucas deodikarii, Leucas dhofarensis, Leucas diffusa, Leucas discolor, Leucas ebracteata, Leucas eriostoma, Leucas flagellifera, Leucas glabrata, Leucas grandis, Leucas helferi, Leucas helianthemifolia, Leucas helicterifolia, Leucas hephaestis, Leucas hirta, Leucas hirundinaris, Leucas hyssopifolia, Leucas inflata, Leucas jamesii, Leucas kishenensis, Leucas lamiifolia, Leucas lanata, Leucas lanceaefolia, Leucas lavandulifolia, Leucas longifolia, Leucas macrantha,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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