Lecointea marcano-bertii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Brittonia41: 352 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061422
Common Names
- Lecointea marcano-bertii
- Marcano-bertii Lecointea
- Marcano-bertii
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Lecointea marcano-bertii (also called Marcano-Bertii’s lecointea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in the tropical grassland habitats of Venezuela and Colombia.
Uses & Benefits
Lecointea marcano-bertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecointea marcano-bertii is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lecointea marcano-bertii is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Species in the Lecointea genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lecointea marcano-bertii Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.