Leea
Leea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Leea, is a diverse genus of flowering shrubs and small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned for their vibrant, colorful bracts and ornamental appeal, these plants are valued in landscaping and traditional medicine for their unique botanical properties and resilient, lush foliage.
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Nalagu · Aquilicia · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LeeaSynonyms
- Nalagu
- Aquilicia
- Sansovinia
- Otillis
- Leeania
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Leeacée
- Leeacées
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 and the family Vitaceae, it is classified under the genus Leea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Leea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the territory of Benin. The species also inhabits various areas across Burkina. Furthermore, its presence extends into the nation of Ghana. Finally, this medicinal plant is documented in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Leea has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Cardiovascular, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Heliyon
Antidiabetic
- Heliyon
Antimicrobial
- Heliyon
Cardiovascular
- Heliyon
Cytotoxic
- Heliyon
Hepatoprotective
- Heliyon
Medicinal Uses
Leea has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone fracture, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, joint pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bone fracture | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |