Leea longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 14(1): 33–35, f. 11 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145887
Common Names
- Leea Longifolia
- Long-Leaf Leea
- Longifolia Leea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leea longifolia (also called Long-leaved Leea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand and is found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leea longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Leea longifolia are white or pinkish-white, and the seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leea longifolia is a woody, evergreen climber that is native to China and Taiwan. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Leea longifolia
Leea longifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34002164: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.