Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arborea
ID:
361914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Schweinf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Arab. Pfl.-Nam. : 167 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361246



Common Names

  • Leptadenia arborea
  • Tree Leptadenia
  • Leptadenia


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Synonyms

  • Leptadenia pallida Hochst. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Leptadenia heterophylla (Delile) Decne. [unknown]
  • Leptadenia forskaolii G.Don [unknown]
  • Leptadenia clavipes S.Moore [unknown]
  • Leptadenia delilei Decne. [unknown]
  • Leptadenia abyssinica Decne. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum arboreum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum heterophyllum Delile [unknown]

Description

Leptadenia arborea (also called 'Tree Leptadenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leptadenia arborea is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptadenia arborea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptadenia arborea is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Leptadenia arborea

Leptadenia arborea can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Leptadenia arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptadenia arborea?

Leptadenia arborea

What is the common name of Leptadenia arborea?

Tree Leptadenia

What is the natural habitat of Leptadenia arborea?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles and wastelands

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2342338: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.