Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
princei
ID:
1322671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sebald) Bramley

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 8(8): 50 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335125



Common Names

  • Prince's Leucas
  • Prince's Spring Leucas
  • Prince's Mountain Leucas


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Description

Leucas princei (also called Prince's Leucas, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a cylindrical stem and glandular hairs. It is native to India and grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas princei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucas princei has small, white flowers with five petals and long, curved stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas princei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Division is best done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil and keep them moist until they become established.

Where to Find Leucas princei

Leucas princei can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Leucas princei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas princei?

Leucas princei

What is the natural habitat of Leucas princei?

Leucas princei is native to India.

How should Leucas princei be cared for?

Leucas princei should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept in a humid environment.

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,

References

Oskar Sebald (1929-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebald' in the authors string.
Gemma Louise Candace Bramley (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramley' in the authors string.