Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender shrub or small tree, able to grow up to 7 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Elliptic leaves measuring about 14 - 25 cm by 7 - 10 cm, petiole measuring about 3 - 6 cm long, white patches along midrib. |
| Stems | Young parts of stem slightly pubescent. |
| Flowers | Greenish yellow flowers, usually in clusters of 5. |
| Fruit | Fruit size measuring about 10 - 15 mm long, reddish orange. Seeds usually 6, measuring 8 mm by 5 mm. |
| Habitat | Can be found in primary rainforest, riverine forest and lowlands. |
| Etymology | Genus Leea is named after James Lee (1715 - 1795) who is a Hammersmith nurseryman. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
|---|---|
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32223 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6631 |
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