Status:
valid
Authors:
Unruh
Source:
ksu
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 73: 245 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445273
Common Names
- Leucosyke buderi
- Buder's White-eye Grass
- Buder's White-eyed Grass
Description
Leucosyke buderi (also called Büder'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 buderi 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 buderi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucosyke buderi 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 buderi
Leucosyke buderi is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland areas.
Leucosyke buderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucosyke buderi?
Leucosyke buderi
What is the common name of Leucosyke buderi?
Buder's Leucosyke
What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke buderi?
Leucosyke buderi is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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
Martin Unruh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Unruh' in the authors string.