Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benguetensis
ID:
445945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Unruh

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 73: 247 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445277

Common Names

  • Leucosyke benguetensis
  • Benguet White-eye Grass
  • Benguet White-eyed Grass

Searching for Leucosyke benguetensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Leucosyke benguetensis (also called Benguet sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Philippines. It grows in wet places, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leucosyke benguetensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucosyke benguetensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Leucosyke benguetensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosyke benguetensis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, it should be planted in a warm, humid environment with well-draining soil. It prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Leucosyke benguetensis

Leucosyke benguetensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland areas.

Leucosyke benguetensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke benguetensis?

Leucosyke benguetensis

What is the common name of Leucosyke benguetensis?

Benguet Leucosyke

What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke benguetensis?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines

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:854382-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.