Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale, Bot. Hist. Hort. Malab. 189 189 1980. (syn. Aquilicia crispa (L.) Thunb.; Gastonia nalugu Lam.; Gilibertia nalugu (Lam.) DC.; Leea aspera Edgew. (ambiguous synonym); Leea crispa L.; Leea edgeworthii Santapau; Leea herbacea Buch.-Ham.; Leea marginworthii Santapau; Leea pinnata Andrews; Leea pumila Kurz; Leea sanguinea M’ Lell. ex C. B. Cl. (ambiguous synonym); Phytolacca asiatica L.);
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Bhutan, India (Darjeeling, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Rajashtan, Maharasthra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala), Andaman Isl., Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir (Poonch, Jammu), Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar [Burma] (Kachin, Mon, Sagaing, Taninthayi), China (Yunnan) as per Catalogue of Life;
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Banchalita • Hindi: बनचलिता banchalita • Manipuri: কোকনাল Koknal • Bengali: বনচলিতা Banchalita;
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Forest Plants of Eastern India  By Amal Bhusan Chaudhuri (1993- Brief Description- Leea macrophylla Roxb., Leea alata Edgew., Leea crispa L. (syn. of Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale)Leea acuminata Wall. (syn. of  Leea guineense G.Don), Leea herbacea Ham.(syn. of Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale), Leea aequata L., Leea robusta Roxb. (syn. of Leea macrophylla Roxb. ex Hornem. ), Leea bracteata C.B.Clarke (syn. of Leea compactiflora Kurz), Leea indica (Burm. f.) Merr. & Leea umbraculifera C.B. Clarke (syn. of Leea indica (Burm. f.) Merr.))  
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Biodiversity in India, Volume 4 edited by T. Pullaiah (2006- DescriptionLeea indica (Burm. f.) Merr., Leea macrophylla Roxb. & Leea setuligera C.B.Clarke)
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Leea indica: Leaves 2- to 3-pinnate; lower surface glabrous, lateral veins 6-11 pairs; marginal teeth sharp; berry 8-10 mm
Leea asiatica: Leaves pinnate or 3-foliate; lower surface pubecent beneath especially along veins; lateral veins 11-15 pairs; marginal teeth rounded or obtuse; berry 5-7 mm
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Leea aspera from Morni Hills:
This is Leea aspera (Vitaceae) from Morni Hills, Haryana Siwaliks,
shot in October 2010. Please validate.


Thanks for the family update too. I didnt know that Leeaceae was transfered back to Vitaceae.


I think Leea aspera is correct.

Yes Look like Leea aspera


Leea aspera Edgew. (syn. of Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale ) as per link: http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-34000736 &
Leea aspera Wall. ex G. Don (Syn. of Leea macrophylla Roxb. ex Hornem. as per link:
http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-34002021
Which is the correct name of this Leea aspera from above for the posted plant ?


Leea macrophylla Roxb. ex Hornem (syn: Leea aspera Wall. ex G. Don) is a plant with simple leaves
This one is Leea aspera of FBI partly based on Leea aspera Edgew, 1841 (not Leea aspera of Wall.) which was given the name Leea edgeworthii by Santapau in 1953. has pinnate leaves, and now correctly known as Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale


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Plant for ID : Mumbai : 011111 : AK-3:   A potted plant at Maharashtra Nature Park, could have been found growing wild in the original place.

I was able to see the buds on 17th August and fruits on 22nd Sept,11 during my visits to the park.
Missed out on the flowers.
Was told by the Dy Director that he had specially planted it as it attracts butterflies.
May be …,  … can help. Rubus?

Leea sp.


Yes, This should be Leea sp., may be L. aspera


On checking at FOI, It looks similar to Leea asiatica, common name Banchalita.
Experts kindly confirm please.


I think it is Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale (Syn: Leea aspera Edgew.). But Leea aspera Wall. ex G. Don (Syn: Leea macrophylla Roxb. ex Hornem.) is a different plant and has leaves that are 1-3 pinnate.
Ref. The plant list.



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VoF: BS 24082012-1 Vitaceae member for id from Pipalkoti:

Pls id this Vitaceae Plant
This small wild shrub was shot on 12-8-12 near Pipalkoti in the way to Joshimath.
I think this may be Leea…. may be leea asiatica
pls validate

Yes definitely looks to be Leea. Not sure of the species.


Yes to Leea, …- looks much like L. asiatica.


Thanks … and … fod id confirmation



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VOF Week: Leea aspera from the Trek for validation…:
This herb with dentate leaves and minute flowers was shot from the trek. I hope this is Leea aspera… kindly validate…


Thanks … for another interesting upload.



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Plz id this shrub: pa4 – 25oct2012:
Plz id this shrub from Yeoor region. I had seen a similar plant called Leea in some post recently, is this also the same?


I am confused since … has identified it as Leea indica and … has identified it as Leea asiatica. Would apreciate the features that differentiate bet. the two species.


Leea indica: Leaves 2- to 3-pinnate; lower surface glabrous, lateral veins 6-11 pairs; marginal teeth sharp; berry 8-10 mm
Leea asiatica: Leaves pinnate or 3-foliate; lower surface pubecent beneath especially along veins; lateral veins 11-15 pairs; marginal teeth rounded or obtuse; berry 5-7 mm


Thank you … for the detail response to my question. I always make it a point to read your emails and learn a lot. If I understand correctly, the plant in my post is Leea indica, plz correct me if I am wrong. I am ataching a full size image of the leaves in case it helps for better viewing.


This is Leea asiatica. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this.



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Leea sp for ID–050813-PKA2 : Attachments (5). 4 posts by 3 authors.

Seen this Leea sp. in Irshalgad region (Maharashtra).
Date/Time: 03-08-2013 / 12:55PM

Could this be Leea asiatica??
Family: Vitaceae
Habitat: Wild
Habit: Shrub

This is Leea asiatica. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this.



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Please identify this Clear-wing Moth :  Attachments (4). 1 post by 1 author.
Please identify this Clear-wing Moth. It appears to be a wasp-mimic.
It was photographed on my property at Shahapur [north of Bombay] on a Leea asiatica plant last Sunday (20.8.13). 



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Requesting ID of this plant – Lohagad : 26082013 : ARK-01 : August 2013 : Attachments (3). 5 posts by 3 authors.
Requesting to please ID this plant captured at Lohagad near Pune in August 2013.


Leea asiatica of Leeaceae.



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Shrub 25032014GS1 for ID from Tiger Fall Area in Chakrata :  Attachments (2). 3 posts by 2 authors.
Kindly help in the identification of this shrub from Tiger Fall Area in Chakrata photographed on 19 September, 2011


Seems Leea asiatica (Leeaceae) Sir.


I think you are right … Thanks a lot.



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identification no 220215sn1 : 7 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (4)
kindly help in ID.

date/time:june 14.
location:aambyvalley rd.,lonavala,pune
habitat:wild
plant habit:herb?
height:about 2 ft.

Leea sps


To my concern the plant is: Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale Family: Vitaceae. Synonyms: Leea crispa L.; Leea edgeworthii Santapau; Leea herbacea Buch.-Ham.; Leea pinnata Andrews; Leea pumila Kurz; Phytolacca asiatica L. Species Keys: Leaves compound, Stems, rachis and peduncles winged, Flower white with pinkish tinge.


I agree with …



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Leea Species For ID : Way to Nasik : 08AUG15 : AK-13 : 13/13 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (6).
Leea Species seen on way to Nasik on 30th June,15.


Leea asiatica (Common name: Banchalita)



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SK78AUG14-1016:ID : 5 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (4)
Sharing some pictures for identification shot at Sundarijal Nepal  on 24 July 2016 at 5000 ft.

Is it Leea indica?


I think it should be Leea asiatica as per keys herein & as per the following threads:
one, two and three
 

I guess it is Leea asiatica syn: Leea crispa.
Please advise if any further.


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Plant for ID :: Mumbai :: ARKNOV28 : 6 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2)
The blackish fruits were spotted in the Aarey forest in November 2016. It was a bush, may be 3-4 feet in height, I forgot to take the pic of the whole plant.
Are they Leea indica?


efi page on Leea indica   


This is more likely to be the fruit of Leea asiatica which is prevelant in and around Bombay.


Thank you … for the ID.



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Fruit for Id- ID05122016SH2 : 7 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (1)

Fruit for Id pl.
Location – Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya.
Date – 17.10.2016

Leea indica ?


Leea sp


Thanks. Yes it is Leea indica.


This is closer to Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale [Leeaceae]



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Fwd: For Id from Assam : 5 posts by 3 authors.
Kindly see if these plants could be identified.


Aralia??


At the outset it looks like a Vitaceae member. Looking into its ID. Revert back to you soon.


Isn’t it Leea indica?


I think looks like Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale as per keys and images herein.



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SK75AUG11-2016:ID : 9 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (7)
Sharing some pictures for identification. Pictures were shot at Mudkhu Nepal on 9 August 2016 at 5000 ft.
Due to long shot pictures are not so good.

I think a climber. Isn’t it ?


Looks like ! Hanging from a cliff but far!


Vitaceae member ? 


it looks like Leea species. a stragling herb/ shrub.  does not look like climber (Climbers are in Cissus genus).


Adding some recent pictures of same plant shot on 26 August 2016.


I think looks like Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale as per keys and images herein.


I guess the below link is also looks like the same sp.
Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale.
efi thread



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Request for ID – 300810SC1 : 13 posts by 7 authors. Attachments (1)

Can anyone help me in identifying this plant?
Date / Time – 21st aug. 2010 / 05.00 pm.
Location – Place /Altitude / GPS – Amboli
Habitat – Garden/ Urban/ Wild / Type – Wild
Plant Habit – Tree/Shrub / Climber /Herb – Herb
Height /Length –  2-3ft

Leea species.


Leea asiatica I hope


Is it Leea indica? We call it “दिंडा”  in Marathi. Does it have red aerial roots? I m attaching one more photo. I don’t know whether it is the same plant. Kindly confirm.


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Affirmative … Sending you some photographs taken at my farm. Attachments (2)


But I have seen Leea rubra near to my home, don’t have adventitious roots.


I stand corrected


Bit confused, … your pictures captions have Leea asiatica but you have said affirmative for … query of Leea indica !  I think Leea asiatica is correct. Kindly relook.


Apologies for the confusion. Both Leea asiatica and Leea indica have adventitious roots but have not seen them on Leea macrophylla.


I think looks like Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale as per keys and images herein.



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identification no051011sn1: Kindly identify this plant.

date/time:aug11
location:mulshi,pune 3000ft. above msl
habitat:wild
plant habit:shrub
height:may be 4-5 ft.
leaves:—
fruits:rectangular,with slight depressions

This is a species of Leea.


is it Leea Sambucina?


I think looks like Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale as per keys and images herein.



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Leea indica : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (3)

Is it Leea indica ?
Photographed at Sagargad, Alibag
30 Jul, 2009


Yes It is Leea indica from Vitaceae


May be Leea asiatica  


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Fwd: For Id from Assam 3 : 6 posts by 3 authors.
Kindly see if these plants could be identified.

Attachments (1)

Aralia??

At the outset it looks like a Vitaceae member. Looking into its ID. Revert back to you soon.


Isn’t it Leea indica?


I think looks like Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale as per keys and images herein.



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Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale ??? : 4 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (7)
Location: Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, Nepal 
Date : 11 August 2017
Altitude : 3600 ft.
Synonym :  Leea crispa L.   ??

I also think close to images at


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Leea Species : Borgad Conservation Reserve : Nasik : 270618 : AK-17 : 5 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (1)
An old picture of mine.
Wild Leea Species seen earlier at Borgad.
Leea asiatica?

Pl. check comparative images at Leea


Can not be confirmed with this image though appears close to images at Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale as per comparative images at Leea

 


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MS July, 2018/12 Leea sp. for ID : 5 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (3)
Location : Aizawl, Mizoram
Date : 12-07-2018
Habit : Semi-woody shrub with large pith
Habitat : Wild


Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale or Leea indica (Burm. f.) Merr. as per keys and comparative images at Leea
Most likely to be Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale


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Leea indica – efloraofindia | Google Groups
Fly on Leea asiatica – efloraofindia | Google Groups
Leea asiatica flowering – efloraofindia | Google Groups
ID Please – efloraofindia | Google Groups



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Leea asiatica—for sharing : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (4)
pics taken at Aambyvalley Rd., Off Lonavala, Pune in June 17

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Tamhini ghat near Pune, MH :: Leea for ID :: ARK2019-66 : 4 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (3)
This was seen by the roadside in the Tamhini ghat near Pune, MH in Aug 2019.
Is this Leea asiatica?
Requested to please validate.

Leea asiatica ??


Thanks …, I too think so.


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Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale : 11 posts by 2 authors. 9 images- 5 to 7 mb each.
Date: 07 August 2020
Elevation: 1531 m.
Habit : Wild 
Syn : Leea crispa L.

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Flower for Id -IS13082020SH1 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (1)
Going through some old, unidentified photos in this Lockdown period.
Flower for Id. Is it a Leea Species ? If so, which one ?
Location – SGNP, Mumbai
Date – August 2013

Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale !


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MS,Nov.,2021/52 Leea sp. for id.: 2 images.
Location : Tamdil

Date : 10-11-2015
Habit : Semi-herbaceous shrub
Habitat : Wild

Keys pl.?



These keys are at variance in particular L.guineensis (as only L.rubra has red petals from inside) from those at Leea and also winged stem and petioles in case of L.asiatica is a bit confusing as Flora of China did not mention anything like this.
Your images appear close to those at Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale (syn: Leea crispa L.) as per comparative images at Leea.

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MS,Nov ,2021/72 Leea sp. for id.: 2 images.
Location : Tamdil

Date : 09-11-2015
Habit : Shrub
Habitat : Wild

Your images appear close to those at Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale (syn: Leea crispa L.) as per comparative images at Leea and as per keys at MS,Nov.,2021/52 Leea sp. for id.


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SK 3293 05 January 2022: 11 high res. images.

Location: Salyan, West Nepal
Altitude: 1003 m.
Date: 30 August 2021
Habit : Wild
Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale ??
Syn : Leea crispa D.Royen ex L.

Yes, appears close to images and details at Leea asiatica


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Fruit for Id -ID10112022SH1: 1 very high res. image.

Fruit for Id pl.
Location – Kudal,Maharashtra
Date – October.2022

Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale


Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdal


Maybe. Pl. see
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/11/leea-asiatica/

But it is difficult to confirm with this image only.

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Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale :: Waghbil, Thane, Maharashtra :: Aug 2, 2008 · JUN23 DV146: 1 image.
Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale
Waghbil, Thane, Maharashtra :: Aug 2, 2008 · 3:24 PM IST :: about 3 m (10 ft) asl


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Flower for Id -ID29062023SH1: 1 high res. image.

Flower for Id pl.
Location- Gaganbavada (near Kolhapur), Maharashtra
Date- August 2018

Leea !


Is it Leea indica ?


Cannot say with this image only.


not Leea indica, some other species.


The following is one possibility as per flowers:
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/11/leea-asiatica/


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Vitaceae: Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale: 1 image.
synonym: Leea crispa D.Royen ex L., Leea herbacea Buch.-Ham., Phytolacca asiatica L.
location/date: Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, October 1994


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Leea asiatica (L.) Ridsdale: 9 very high res. images.

Location: Sundarijal, Kathmandu
Date: 20 July 2024
Altitude: 1540 m.
Habitat : Wild

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Vitaceae: Leea asiatica: 2 high res. images.
Leea asiatica collected from paderu forest area of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh



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