Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Sebald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Stuttgarter Beitr. Naturk., A 308: 38 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226894
Common Names
- White Leucas
- White False Daisy
- White Lantana
Synonyms
- Phlomis alba Forssk. [unknown]
- Ballota forskahlei Benth. [unknown]
- Elbunis alba Raf. [unknown]
Description
Leucas alba (also called White 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 white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leucas alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucas alba has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucas alba is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Leucas alba
Leucas alba can be found in tropical regions of Africa.
Leucas alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucas alba?
Leucas alba
What is the common name of Leucas alba?
White Leucas
What type of plant is Leucas alba?
Herbaceous perennial
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,