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Leea indica, Leea sambucina, Leea umbraculifera, Staphylea indica, Bandicoot Berry

Leea indica, Leea sambucina, Leea umbraculifera, Staphylea indica

Bandicoot Berry
Family: Vitaceae    (Formerly:Leeaceae)
Origin: Southeast Asia, India
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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The small greenish-white to cream flowers are borne in cymes to about 20 cm across, these are followed by a black ovoid berry with 4-5 seeds.


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Leea indica, Leea sambucina, Leea umbraculifera, Staphylea indica, Bandicoot Berry


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