Leea indica

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.

[3] 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.

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

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