Leea
Leea, commonly known as the button bush, is a versatile genus of flowering shrubs within the family Passifloraceae. Native to tropical regions, these plants are prized for their vibrant, clustered blooms and ornamental foliage. Beyond their beauty, various species possess traditional medicinal properties used in diverse herbal remedies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Leea
- 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 and the family Vitaceae, it is classified under the genus Leea.
| 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, belonging to the genus Leea, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 火筒树属 (zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan (zh-hant) and Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is identified as 火筒樹科. In Japan, it is classified under the name ウドノキ科 (ja), and in Poland, it is commonly known as Nałużyn (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 火筒树属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 火筒樹科 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 火筒樹科 | Wikidata |
| ja | ウドノキ科 | Wikidata |
| pl | Nałużyn | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Gối hạc | Wikidata |
| nl | Leeaceae | Wikidata |
| th | สกุลกะตังใบ | Wikidata |
| bg | лея | Wikidata |
| cs | lea | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Leea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Cardiovascular, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leea has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone fracture, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, joint pain.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bone fracture | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |