Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
445965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Java : 76 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445297

Common Names

  • Javanica Reed
  • Leucosyke Javanica
  • Javanica Marsh Grass

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Synonyms

  • Urtica candidissima Blume [unknown]
  • Leucosyke candidissima (Blume) Wedd. [valid]
  • Leucocnide candidissima (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Missiessya candidissima (Blume) Blume [unknown]
  • Missiessya javanica (Zoll. & Moritzi) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Touchardia candidissima (Blume) Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria candidissima (Blume) Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Leucosyke javanica (also called Java 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 javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica

Leucosyke javanica can be found in Java.

Leucosyke javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke javanica?

Leucosyke javanica

What is the common name of Leucosyke javanica?

Javan Leucosyke

What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke javanica?

It is found in 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

Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854400-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.