Leea smithii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 622 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145888
Common Names
- Leea Smithii
- Smith's Leea
- Smithii Leea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leea smithii (also called Smith'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 smithii 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 smithii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leea smithii 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 smithii
Leea smithii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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-34002165: Based on the initial data import
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.