Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 3: 409 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227220
Common Names
- Ceylon Leucas
- Ceylon Wild Sage
- Ceylon Sage
Synonyms
- Leucasia zeylanica Raf. [unknown]
- Phlomis gracilis Salisb. [unknown]
- Phlomis zeylanica L. [unknown]
- Leucas zeylanica (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Leucas zeylanica (also called Ceylon Leucas, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucas zeylanica is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and gardens. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucas zeylanica var. walkeri (Benth.) Hook.f.
Leucas zeylanica var. zeylanica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucas zeylanica has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucas zeylanica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 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 zeylanica
Leucas zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Leucas zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucas zeylanica?
Leucas zeylanica
What are the common names of Leucas zeylanica?
Ceylon wild sage, Ceylon wild sagebrush
What is the natural habitat of Leucas zeylanica?
Dry open areas, scrubland, grassland, and disturbed areas
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,