Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
227600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 743 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226930

Common Names

  • Leucas cephalotes
  • Cephalotes Leucas
  • Leucas Cephalotes

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Synonyms

  • Leucas capitata Desf. [unknown]
  • Phlomis cephalotes Roth [unknown]
  • Phlomis cephalotes angustifolia Roth [unknown]

Description

Leucas cephalotes (also called Cephalotes 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 cephalotes 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 cephalotes 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 cephalotes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Leucas cephalotes

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

Leucas cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucas cephalotes?

Leucas cephalotes

What is the common name of Leucas cephalotes?

Cephalotes

What is the family of Leucas cephalotes?

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,

References