Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
candidum
ID:
1137448

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 120 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136786



Common Names

  • Leucophyllum
  • Candidum
  • White Leucophyllum


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Description

Leucophyllum candidum (also called White Sage, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophyllum candidum is a popular ornamental plant for gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, rocky areas and can be used to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucophyllum candidum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophyllum candidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a month. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted outdoors in the spring. It is also possible to propagate the plant through cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Leucophyllum candidum

Leucophyllum candidum can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139185-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].