Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Leea [2470]

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Family: Leeaceae

family_ja: レーア

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description_en: Genus of about 40 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees found in humid forest in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and from India to Malaysia. The alternate or opposite, often velvety leaves are simple to 3-pinnate, and are often flushed red to bronze when young. Small flowers, with tubular bases and 5, sometimes only 4, petal lobes, are borne in flattened, axillary or terminal cymes. Where temperatures drop below 16°C (61°F), grow mainly for their foliage, as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, they are distinctive specimens for a small lawn, and are also useful for hedging.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or air layer in spring or early autumn.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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