Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gonioptera
ID:
1146438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 832 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145776



Common Names

  • Leea Gonioptera
  • Winged-Leaf Leea
  • Angled-Leaf Leea


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Description

Leea gonioptera (also called Gonioptera Leea, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to China. It has a climbing habit and produces small, round, green fruits. It is found in forests, along streams, and on hillsides in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Leea gonioptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leea gonioptera has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leea gonioptera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Leea gonioptera

Leea gonioptera is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Leea genus

Species in the Vitaceae family

Acareosperma spireanum, Ampelocissus birii, Ampelocissus abyssinica, Ampelocissus acapulcensis, Ampelocissus acetosa, Ampelocissus aculeata, Ampelocissus africana, Ampelocissus amentaceus, Ampelocissus angolensis, Ampelocissus arachnoidea, Ampelocissus araneosa, Ampelocissus artemisiifolia, Ampelocissus ascendiflora, Ampelocissus banaensis, Ampelocissus barbata, Ampelocissus bombycina, Ampelocissus borneensis, Ampelocissus botryostachys, Ampelocissus butoensis, Ampelocissus capillaris, Ampelocissus cardiospermoides, Ampelocissus celebica, Ampelocissus chaffanjonii, Ampelocissus changensis, Ampelocissus cinnamomea, Ampelocissus complanata, Ampelocissus concinna, Ampelocissus debilis, Ampelocissus dekindtiana, Ampelocissus dichothrix, Ampelocissus dissecta, Ampelocissus divaricata, Ampelocissus dolichobotrys, Ampelocissus edulis, Ampelocissus elegans, Ampelocissus elephantina, Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus, Ampelocissus filipes, Ampelocissus floccosus, Ampelocissus frutescens, Ampelocissus gardineri, Ampelocissus gracilipes, Ampelocissus gracilis, Ampelocissus harmandii, Ampelocissus helferi, Ampelocissus hoabinhensis, Ampelocissus humulifolia, Ampelocissus imperialis, Ampelocissus indica, Ampelocissus iomalla,

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