Leea longifoliola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 14: 33 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445238
Common Names
- Leea longifoliola
- Long-leaved Leea
- Long-leaved Leea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leea longifoliola (also called Long-leaved Leea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in dry scrub, dry forests, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Leea longifoliola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leea longifoliola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leea longifoliola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Leea longifoliola
Leea longifoliola is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland areas.
Leea longifoliola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leea longifoliola?
Leea longifoliola
What is the common name of Leea longifoliola?
Long-Leaved Leea
What is the natural habitat of Leea longifoliola?
Leea longifoliola is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:870445-1: Based on the initial data import