Leucosyke montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
445969
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 605 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445301
Common Names
- Montana Reed
- Leucosyke Montana
- Montana Marsh Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucosyke montana (also called Mountain 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 montana 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 montana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucosyke montana 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 montana
Leucosyke montana can be found in the Philippines.
Leucosyke montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucosyke montana?
Leucosyke montana
What is the common name of Leucosyke montana?
Mountain leucosyke
What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke montana?
Leucosyke montana is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
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
Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854407-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.