Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
negrosensis
ID:
445955

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 27 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445287

Common Names

  • Leucosyke negrosensis
  • Negros White-eye Grass
  • Negros White-eyed Grass

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Description

Leucosyke negrosensis (also called Negros 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 negrosensis 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 negrosensis 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 negrosensis 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 negrosensis

Leucosyke negrosensis can be found in the Philippines.

Leucosyke negrosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke negrosensis?

Leucosyke negrosensis

What is the common name of Leucosyke negrosensis?

Negros Leucosyke

What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke negrosensis?

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,

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