Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(4): 877. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226908
Common Names
- Leucas bakeri
- Bakeri Leucas
- Leucas Bakeri
Description
Leucas bakeri (also called Baker's Leucas, among many other common names) is an erect, much branched, aromatic herb with white flowers and a native to India. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Leucas bakeri 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 bakeri 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 bakeri 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 bakeri
Leucas bakeri can be found in tropical regions of Africa.
Leucas bakeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucas bakeri?
Leucas bakeri
What is the common name of Leucas bakeri?
Baker's Leucas
What type of plant is Leucas bakeri?
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,