Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuatovenosa
ID:
445970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Unruh

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 73: 246 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445302

Common Names

  • Arcuatovenosa Reed
  • Leucosyke Arcuatovenosa
  • Arcuatovenosa Marsh Grass

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Description

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa (also called Leucosyke arcuata, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation.

Where to Find Leucosyke arcuatovenosa

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa can be found in the Philippines.

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke arcuatovenosa?

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa

What is the common name of Leucosyke arcuatovenosa?

Arched-veined leucosyke

What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke arcuatovenosa?

Leucosyke arcuatovenosa is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Martin Unruh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Unruh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854379-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.