Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
1146480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. ex Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 416 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145818



Common Names

  • Leea Tinctoria
  • Dyeing Leea
  • Tinctoria Leea


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Description

Leea tinctoria (also called Dye 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 tinctoria 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 flowers of Leea tinctoria 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Leea tinctoria 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 tinctoria

Leea tinctoria 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-34002090: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.