Leucosyke pulchra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
445996
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 606 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445328
Common Names
- Pulchra Reed
- Leucosyke Pulchra
- Pulchra Marsh Grass
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- Debregeasia pulchra Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Leucosyke pulchra (also called Beautiful Leucosyke, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Leucosyke pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra
Leucosyke pulchra can be found in the Philippines.
Leucosyke pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucosyke pulchra?
Leucosyke pulchra
What is the common name of Leucosyke pulchra?
Beautiful leucosyke
What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke pulchra?
Leucosyke pulchra 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:854414-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.