Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalantha
ID:
227599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 475 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226929

Common Names

  • Leucas cephalantha
  • Cephalantha Leucas
  • Leucas Cephalantha

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Synonyms

  • Leucas menthifolia cephalantha (Baker) Sebald [unknown]

Description

Leucas cephalantha (also called Cephalantha 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 cephalantha 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 cephalantha 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucas cephalantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted. Layering is done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then cut from the parent plant.

Where to Find Leucas cephalantha

Leucas cephalantha can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Leucas cephalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas cephalantha?

Leucas cephalantha

What is the common name of Leucas cephalantha?

Cephalantha

What is the family of Leucas cephalantha?

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,

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