Leucas spiculifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) Gürke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 136 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227171
Common Names
- Spike-leaved Leucas
- Spike-leaved Wild Sage
- Spike-leaved Sage
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- Lasiocorys spiculifolia Balf.f. [unknown]
Description
Leucas spiculifolia (also called 'Spike-leaved Leucas' and 'Spike-leaved 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 spiculifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucas spiculifolia 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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Leucas spiculifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted. Layering is done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then cut from the parent plant.
Where to Find Leucas spiculifolia
Leucas spiculifolia is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Leucas spiculifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Leucas spiculifolia?
The common name of Leucas spiculifolia is Spiculifolia Coleus
What is the scientific name of Leucas spiculifolia?
The scientific name of Leucas spiculifolia is Leucas spiculifolia
What is the natural habitat of Leucas spiculifolia?
Leucas spiculifolia is native to India and grows in dry and moist deciduous 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-111885: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.