Leea indica is a large shrub in the family Vitaceae which may grow up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is common in undergrowth of secondary and disturbed evergreen forests in Indomalaya, Indochina, and throughout in the Western Ghats of India. Plants growing in Malesia, New Guinea, Australia and southwestern Pacific islands were previously identified as this species but are now considered to be the separate species Leea nova-guineensis.

In religion

In India, stem of this plant is used in post-funeral rituals of Hindus.[citation needed]

External links

  • Media related to Leea indica at Wikimedia Commons
  • Data related to Leea indica at Wikispecies