Leucosyke brunnescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brunnescens
ID:
445942
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Rob.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 25 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445274
Common Names
- Leucosyke brunnescens
- Brown's White-eye Grass
- Brown's White-eyed Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucosyke brunnescens (also called Brown'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 brunnescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucosyke brunnescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucosyke brunnescens 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 brunnescens
Leucosyke brunnescens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland areas.
Leucosyke brunnescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucosyke brunnescens?
Leucosyke brunnescens
What is the common name of Leucosyke brunnescens?
Brown Leucosyke
What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke brunnescens?
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
Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854385-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.