Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stelligera
ID:
227847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 61 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227177



Common Names

  • Star-shaped Leucas
  • Star-shaped Wild Sage
  • Star-shaped Sage


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Synonyms

  • Leucas eriostoma longifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Leucas hamatula Arn. [unknown]

Description

Leucas stelligera (also called 'Star Leucas' and 'Star Leucas Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Lamiaceae. It is a small to medium-sized grass with a clumping habit and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas stelligera 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 stelligera 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 stelligera 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 stelligera

Leucas stelligera can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Leucas stelligera FAQ

What is the common name of Leucas stelligera?

The common name of Leucas stelligera is Stelligera Coleus

What is the scientific name of Leucas stelligera?

The scientific name of Leucas stelligera is Leucas stelligera

What is the natural habitat of Leucas stelligera?

Leucas stelligera 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,

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