Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
227761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 742 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227091

Common Names

  • Mountain Leucas
  • Mountain False Daisy
  • Mountain Lantana

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Synonyms

  • Leucas hamiltoniana Benth. [unknown]
  • Leucas montana parviflora Haines [unknown]
  • Leucas montana parviflora (Haines) S.R.Paul [unknown]
  • Leucas montana wightii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Leucas montana wightii (Hook.f.) S.R.Paul [unknown]
  • Phlomis montana Roth [unknown]

Description

Leucas montana (also called 'Mountain Leucas' and 'Mountain Toopi', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It is found in open grassland, bushland, and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucas montana 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 flowers of Leucas montana are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas montana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Leucas montana

Leucas montana is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Leucas montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas montana?

Leucas montana

What is the common name of Leucas montana?

Mountain Leucas

What is the natural habitat of Leucas montana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,

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