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Leea nova-guineensis

Leea nova-guineensis Valeton
Leea nova-guineensis
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Leea nova-guineensis, known as bandicoot berry, is a species in the Vitaceae family. It is native to regions including the Bismarck Archipelago, Fiji, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku, New Guinea, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Santa Cruz Islands, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Description

Leea nova-guineensis is a plant species in the grape family, Vitaceae. It is found in parts of Malesia and Oceania. The species was first described in 1907 by Valeton. It is commonly referred to as bandicoot berry.

Distribution

Bismarck Archipelago · Fiji · Lesser Sunda Is. · Maluku · New Guinea · Northern Territory · Queensland · Santa Cruz Is. · Solomon Is. · Vanuatu

Synonyms

Leea gracilis

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