Leucas zeylanica
Also known as: Leucas indica var. nagalapuramiana (Chandrab. & Sriniv.) Moulali & Pull. +5 more
- Leucas indica var. nagalapuramiana (Chandrab. & Sriniv.) Moulali & Pull.
- Leucas lavendulifolia var. nagalapuramiana Chandrab. & Sriniv.
- Leucas zeylanica (L.) R.Br.
- Leucas zeylanica (L.) Sm.
- Leucasia zeylanica (L.) Raf.
- Phlomis zeylanica L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Leucas zeylanica is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China Southeast, Christmas I., East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maldives, Mauritius, Queensland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms