Leea tinctoria
Leea tinctoria Lindl. ex Baker
Leea tinctoria is a plant species in the Vitaceae family, endemic to São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. It is a significant nectar source for the bird Nectarinia newtonii and is characterized by its orange flowers.
Description
Leea tinctoria, described in 1868 by Lindl. ex Baker, is part of the Vitaceae family and is native exclusively to São Tomé Island. This species plays a key ecological role as a nectar provider for the bird Nectarinia newtonii. Its flowers are distinctly orange in color.
Distribution
Global · Gulf of Guinea Is.
