Leplaea — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Leplaea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Leplaea adenopunctata
Leplaea adenopunctata
Family: Meliaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Leplaea cedrata
Leplaea cedrata
Family: Meliaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moister, lowland tropics up to elevations of 1,100 metres. It is found in regions with more than 1,600 mm annual rainfall and attains its highest density in regions with 2,000 mm annual rainfall. Prefers a well-drained soil, tolerating infertile soils.
Full cultivation guide →Leplaea laurentii
Leplaea laurentii
Family: Meliaceae
Cultivation
Plants can flower and produce fruit all year round. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Leplaea thompsonii
Leplaea thompsonii
Family: Meliaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in flat but well-drained sites. The tree is classified as a shade-bearer. In the forest, seedlings are most common in the shade, although generally less common than those of Leplaea cedrata.
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