Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pechuelii
ID:
227807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 477 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227137



Common Names

  • Pechuel's Leucas
  • Pechuel's False Daisy
  • Pechuel's Lantana


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Synonyms

  • Lasiocorys pechuelii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leucas altissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Leucas pechuelii (Kuntze) Gürke [unknown]
  • Leonotis pechuelii (Kuntze) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt [unknown]

Description

Leucas pechuelii (also called 'Pechuel's Leucas' and 'Pechuel's Toopi', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It is found in open grassland, bushland, and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas pechuelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucas pechuelii has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas pechuelii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Leucas pechuelii

Leucas pechuelii is native to Tanzania and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Leucas pechuelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas pechuelii?

Leucas pechuelii

What is the common name of Leucas pechuelii?

Pechuelii Leucas

What is the natural habitat of Leucas pechuelii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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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