Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 230 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145835
Common Names
- Leea Thorelii
- Thorel's Leea
- Thorelii Leea
Description
Leea thorelii (also called Thorel'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 Vietnam and is found in tropical forests and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leea thorelii is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It can also be used as a hedge plant and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Leea thorelii are white or pinkish-white, and the seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leea thorelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Leea thorelii
Leea thorelii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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,