Leea rubra
Red leea
Leea rubra, commonly known as the Red Leea, is a striking tropical shrub celebrated for its vibrant, crimson flower clusters. Native to various Pacific islands, this ornamental plant is prized in landscaping for its lush foliage and brilliant blooms, adding a splash of exotic color to warm, humid garden environments.
- Scientific name: Leea rubra
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Vitales, it is classified under the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Leea, specifically as the species Leea rubra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leea rubra, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called the red leea, while in Bulgarian, it is known as червена лея. In Indonesia, it carries several local names, including Girang merah and Kragean, and in Madurese, it is referred to as Ghirâng.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | червена лея | Wikidata |
| id | Girang merah | Wikidata |
| mad | Ghirâng | Wikidata |
| id | Kragean | Wikidata |
| en | Red leea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct tropical regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing within the Seychelles. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in both Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is present throughout parts of Indo-China. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Cambodia and Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Leea rubra, exhibits distinct characteristics in its vegetative structures that contribute to its overall morphology. The stem of the species is typically woody and serves as a sturdy support for its sprawling or upright growth habit, often providing the necessary framework for its dense foliage. The leaves are a prominent feature, generally appearing in clusters and characterized by their shape and arrangement, which play a vital role in the plant's photosynthetic processes and its identification in medicinal contexts.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Leea rubra has 10 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leea rubra has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antipyretic, arthritis, diuretics.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretics | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |