Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochroneura
ID:
445953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Wedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 235(29) (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445285

Common Names

  • Leucosyke ochroneura
  • Yellow-veined White-eye Grass
  • Yellow-veined White-eyed Grass

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Synonyms

  • Urtica ochroneura Zipp. ex Blume [invalid]
  • Missiessya ochroneura Blume [unknown]

Description

Leucosyke ochroneura (also called Yellow-veined 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 ochroneura 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 ochroneura has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosyke ochroneura 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 ochroneura

Leucosyke ochroneura can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Leucosyke ochroneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke ochroneura?

Leucosyke ochroneura

What is the common name of Leucosyke ochroneura?

Yellow-veined Leucosyke

What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke ochroneura?

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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