Leucas sebaldiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunojk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Candollea 60: 233 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796478
Common Names
- Leucas sebaldiana
- Sebaldiana Leucas
- Sebaldiana Leucas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucas sebaldiana (also called Sebald's leucas, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to India and is found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in woodlands or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leucas sebaldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucas sebaldiana has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucas sebaldiana is an annual herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Leucas sebaldiana
Leucas sebaldiana is native to India and can be found in the dry woodlands of the region.
Leucas sebaldiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucas sebaldiana?
Leucas sebaldiana
What is the common name of Leucas sebaldiana?
Sebaldiana
What is the natural habitat of Leucas sebaldiana?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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-335011: Based on the initial data import
P. Sunojkumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunojk.' in the authors string.