Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
1146111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ridsdale

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Hist. Hort. Malabaricus : 189 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145449

Common Names

  • Leea asiatica
  • Asian Leea
  • Asian Wild Grape

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Description

Leea asiatica (also called Asian leea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Myanmar. It is a woody climber with tendrils and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leea asiatica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leea asiatica is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leea asiatica is a woody climber native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant requires minimal care.

Where to Find Leea asiatica

Leea asiatica is native to tropical regions of Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-34000736: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.