Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
227876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227206



Common Names

  • Clothed Leucas
  • Clothed Wild Sage
  • Clothed Sage


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Synonyms

  • Leucas ciliata vestita (Benth.) Sunojk. [unknown]

Description

Leucas vestita (also called Woolly Leucas, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas vestita 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 vestita var. angustifolia Hook.f.
Leucas vestita var. oblongifolia Hook.f.
Leucas vestita var. sericostoma Hook.f.
Leucas vestita var. vestita
Leucas vestita var. devicolamensis B.V.Shetty & Vivek.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucas vestita 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas vestita 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 vestita

Leucas vestita is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Leucas vestita FAQ

What is the common name of Leucas vestita?

The common name of Leucas vestita is Vestita Coleus

What is the scientific name of Leucas vestita?

The scientific name of Leucas vestita is Leucas vestita

What is the natural habitat of Leucas vestita?

Leucas vestita 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-111920: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.