Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ultramonticola
ID:
1257886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flyr

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Sida 11: 160 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257224



Common Names

  • Leucophyllum ultramonticola
  • Leucophyllum
  • Ultramonticola


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Description

Leucophyllum ultramonticola (also called 'Ultramonticola Sage', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 5 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophyllum ultramonticola is a drought-tolerant shrub that is often used in xeriscaping. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, as well as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucophyllum ultramonticola has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophyllum ultramonticola is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Leucophyllum ultramonticola

Leucophyllum ultramonticola is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Leucophyllum ultramonticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucophyllum ultramonticola?

Leucophyllum ultramonticola

What is the common name of Leucophyllum ultramonticola?

Ultramontane Barometer Bush

What is the natural habitat of Leucophyllum ultramonticola?

Rocky hillsides and canyons

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

Lowell David Flyr (1937-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flyr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906511-1: 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].