Leea macrophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Leea parallela var. angustifolia
• Leea parallela
• Leea angustifolia
• Leea aspera
• Aralia lappifolia
• Leea macrophylla var. oxyphylla
• Leea latifolia
• Leea parallela var. puberula
• Aquilicia samudraca
• Leea coriacea
• Leea cinerea
• Leea diffusa
• Leea venkobarowii
• Leea integrifolia
• Leea pallida

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, it is further categorized into the family Vitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Leea, specifically the species Leea macrophylla.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Its presence is specifically noted within the territories of India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the mountainous landscapes of the East Himalaya and the state of Assam. In addition to these areas, the species extends its range into South-Central China. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Leea macrophylla.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Leea macrophylla is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived woody plant, it avoids the limitations of annual or biennial cycles by establishing a stable structural presence that supports continuous or seasonal developmental stages. This perennial nature enables the plant to invest in robust vegetative growth and complex branching patterns over time, facilitating its ability to withstand environmental fluctuations and sustain reproductive efforts across various years of its existence.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Leea macrophylla is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It presents as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and perennial nature. While it possesses a sturdy architecture, its habit is described as self-supporting, meaning it does not rely on external structures like vines or climbers to maintain its upright position in the environment.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Leea macrophylla is characterized by a robust vegetative structure, particularly regarding its expansive foliar development which facilitates significant photosynthetic capacity. The plant exhibits substantial variation in leaf dimensions, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 40 cm to a maximum of 65 cm, maintaining a mean length of 52.5 cm. This longitudinal growth is complemented by a wide lateral spread, as evidenced by leaf widths that fluctuate between a minimum of 35 cm and a maximum of 60 cm, resulting in a mean width of 47.5 cm. Such large surface areas suggest an evolutionary adaptation for maximizing light interception within its ecological niche, supporting the metabolic demands of its large-scale biomass production.

Leaf length max:

65 cm

Leaf length mean:

52.5 cm

Leaf length min:

40 cm

Leaf width max:

60 cm

Leaf width mean:

47.5 cm

Leaf width min:

35 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Leea macrophylla has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Heliyon

Chemicals

Leea macrophylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Phenols, Saponins.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoids

1. Heliyon

Glycosides

1. Heliyon

Phenols

1. Heliyon

Saponins

1. Heliyon

Steroids

1. Heliyon

Tannins

1. Heliyon

Terpenoids

1. Heliyon

Activities

Leea macrophylla has 7 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Cardiovascular.

Anticancer

1. Heliyon

Antidiabetic

1. Heliyon

Antimicrobial

1. Heliyon

Antiproliferative

1. Heliyon

Cardiovascular

1. Heliyon

Cytotoxic

1. Heliyon

Hepatoprotective

1. Heliyon

Conditions

Leea macrophylla has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include MCF-7 cells, antidiabetic, guinea worm, ringworm, wounds.

Mcf-7 cells

1. Heliyon

Antidiabetic

1. Heliyon

Guinea worm

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ringworm

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Wounds

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Leea macrophylla has 5 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bioadhesive gel, ethanol extracts, ethanolic extract, root tuber extract, roots.

Bioadhesive gel

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanol extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanolic extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Root tuber extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Roots

1. Heliyon