Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 19: 141 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360278
Common Names
- Tuberculosemen Leea
- Tuberculosemen False Ash
- Tuberculosemen Ash
Description
Leea tuberculosemen (also called Red-veined Leea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It has large, red-veined leaves and grows up to 3 meters in height. It is found in moist, open woodlands and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leea tuberculosemen is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leea tuberculosemen has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leea tuberculosemen is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leea tuberculosemen
Leea tuberculosemen is native to tropical Africa.
Leea tuberculosemen FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leea tuberculosemen?
Leea tuberculosemen
What is the common name of Leea tuberculosemen?
Tuberculosemen
What is the natural habitat of Leea tuberculosemen?
Tropical forests
Species in the Leea genus
Species in the Vitaceae family
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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,