Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Kumar
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 10: 103 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364995
Common Names
- Leea adwivedica
- Adwivedi's Leea
- Adwivedi's Vine
Description
Leea adwivedica (also called Adwivedi's Leea, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 8 meters tall and has ovate to elliptic leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leea adwivedica is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. The flowers are white and fragrant and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leea adwivedica is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leea adwivedica is a hardy perennial plant which is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and the seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilizer should be applied once a month during the growing season. The plants can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Leea adwivedica
Leea adwivedica can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Leea adwivedica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leea adwivedica?
Leea adwivedica
What is the common name of Leea adwivedica?
Adwiveda
What type of plant is Leea adwivedica?
Tropical Climber
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
Krishna Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Kumar' in the authors string.