Leucas tsavoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sebald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Stuttgarter Beitr. Naturk., A 298: 5 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227197
Common Names
- Tsavo Leucas
- Tsavo Wild Sage
- Tsavo Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucas tsavoensis (also called Tsavo Leucas, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucas tsavoensis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucas tsavoensis var. kilifiensis SebaldLeucas tsavoensis var. korogwensis Sebald
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucas tsavoensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucas tsavoensis 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 tsavoensis
Leucas tsavoensis is native to Kenya and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Leucas tsavoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Leucas tsavoensis?
The common name of Leucas tsavoensis is Tsavo Coleus
What is the scientific name of Leucas tsavoensis?
The scientific name of Leucas tsavoensis is Leucas tsavoensis
What is the natural habitat of Leucas tsavoensis?
Leucas tsavoensis is native to Kenya 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-111908: Based on the initial data import
Oskar Sebald (1929-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebald' in the authors string.