Leucas collettii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 313 (1890 publ. 1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226942
Common Names
- Leucas collettii
- Collettii Leucas
- Leucas Collettii
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Leucas collettii (also called Collett'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 collettii 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 collettii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucas collettii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Leucas collettii requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Leucas collettii
Leucas collettii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Leucas collettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucas collettii?
Leucas collettii
What is the common name of Leucas collettii?
Collett's Leucas
What is the family of Leucas collettii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-111668: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.