Leucosyke rubiginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
446020
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 267 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445352
Common Names
- Rubiginosa Reed
- Leucosyke Rubiginosa
- Rubiginosa Marsh Grass
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- Missiessya rubiginosa Blume [unknown]
Description
Leucosyke rubiginosa (also called Rusty 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 rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucosyke rubiginosa is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Leucosyke rubiginosa
Leucosyke rubiginosa can be found in the Philippines.
Leucosyke rubiginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucosyke rubiginosa?
Leucosyke rubiginosa
What is the family of Leucosyke rubiginosa?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Leucosyke rubiginosa?
Rusty leon
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854418-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.