Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterodoxa
ID:
361153

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 431 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360485

Common Names

  • Heterodoxa
  • Leea Heterodoxa
  • Variable Leea

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Synonyms

  • Leea tuberculata Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Leea rodatzii Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Leea heterodoxa (also called False Guinea Leea, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Leea heterodoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leea heterodoxa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leea heterodoxa is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Clumps can be carefully divided and replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Leea heterodoxa

Leea heterodoxa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Leea heterodoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leea heterodoxa?

Leea heterodoxa

What is the common name of Leea heterodoxa?

Heterodox leea

What is the natural habitat of Leea heterodoxa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:68309-1: Based on the initial data import