Leucosyke bornensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bornensis
ID:
445943
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 267 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445275
Common Names
- Leucosyke bornensis
- Born's White-eye Grass
- Born's White-eyed Grass
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- Missiessya bornensis Blume [unknown]
Description
Leucosyke bornensis (also called Born's 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 bornensis 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 bornensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Leucosyke bornensis 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 bornensis
Leucosyke bornensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland areas.
Leucosyke bornensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucosyke bornensis?
Leucosyke bornensis
What is the common name of Leucosyke bornensis?
Borneo Leucosyke
What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke bornensis?
It is native to tropical Asia
Species in the Leucosyke genus
Leucosyke elmeri, Leucosyke corymbulosa, Leucosyke clemensii, Leucosyke celebica, Leucosyke capitellata, Leucosyke forbesii, Leucosyke buderi, Leucosyke brunnescens, Leucosyke bornensis, Leucosyke benguetensis, Leucosyke aspera, Leucosyke caudata, Leucosyke ovalifolia, Leucosyke ochroneura, Leucosyke nivea, Leucosyke negrosensis, Leucosyke mindorensis, Leucosyke media, Leucosyke kjellbergii, Leucosyke javanica, Leucosyke hispidissima, Leucosyke montana, Leucosyke arcuatovenosa, Leucosyke pulchra, Leucosyke weddellii, Leucosyke winkleri-huberti, Leucosyke superfluens, Leucosyke sumatrana, Leucosyke salomonensis, Leucosyke rubiginosa, Leucosyke rizalensis, Leucosyke puya, Leucosyke quadrinervia,
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854384-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.