Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
1146509

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 19: 166 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145847

Common Names

  • Leea Cumingii
  • Cuming's Leea
  • Cumingii Leea

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Description

Leea cumingii (also called Cuming's 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 cumingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Leea cumingii 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 cumingii 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 cumingii

Leea cumingii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Leea genus

Species in the Vitaceae family

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