Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 37 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145750
Common Names
- Leea magnifolia
- Magnifolia Leea
- Magnifolia Vine
Description
Leea magnifolia (also called Magnificent 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 magnifolia 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
The flower of Leea magnifolia is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leea magnifolia 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 magnifolia
Leea magnifolia is native to India, Southeast Asia, and China.
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,