Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
227663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 20: n.º 10 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226993

Common Names

  • Leucas glabrata
  • Glabrata Leucas
  • Leucas Glabrata

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Synonyms

  • Leucas chiatelliniana Chiov. [unknown]
  • Leucas concinna Baker [unknown]
  • Leucas dinteri Briq. [unknown]
  • Leucas engleri Gürke [unknown]
  • Leucas galeopsidea Hochst. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Leucas glaberrima Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Leucas glabrata chiatelliniana (Chiov.) Sebald [unknown]
  • Leucas glabrata linearis Codd [unknown]
  • Leucas glabrata subulifera Chiov. [unknown]
  • Leucas junodii Briq. [unknown]
  • Leucas microphylla Vatke [unknown]
  • Leucas mogadoxensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Leucas natalensis Sond. [unknown]
  • Leucas nepetoides Baker [unknown]
  • Leucas paucijuga Baker [unknown]
  • Leucas pratensis Vatke [unknown]
  • Leucas schliebenii Sebald [unknown]
  • Leucas sennii Lanza & Mattei [unknown]
  • Leucas shirensis Baker [unknown]
  • Leucas thymoides Baker [unknown]
  • Leucas trachyphylla Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Phlomis glabrata Vahl [unknown]
  • Heptrilis glabrata Raf. [unknown]
  • Leucas glabrata glabrata [unknown]
  • Leonotis glabrata (Vahl) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt [unknown]
  • Leonotis glabrata linearis (Codd) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt [unknown]

Description

Leucas glabrata (also called Glabrous Leucas, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are usually ovate or oblong and are arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem, with no hairs or pubescence.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas glabrata has been used as an insect repellent, a medicinal plant, and a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucas glabrata is a white or cream-colored, tubular-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas glabrata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Leucas glabrata requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Leucas glabrata

Leucas glabrata is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Leucas glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas glabrata?

Leucas glabrata

What is the common name of Leucas glabrata?

Glabrate Leucas

What is the family of Leucas glabrata?

Lamiaceae

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-111717: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.