Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Comercial Venezuela4: 236 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164492
Common Names
- Larensis lonchocarpus
- Lonchocarpus larensis
- Lonchocarpus larensis
Description
Lonchocarpus larensis (also called Larensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lonchocarpus larensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lonchocarpus larensis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lonchocarpus larensis can be done through seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Tissue culture can be used to propagate large numbers of plants quickly.
Where to Find Lonchocarpus larensis
Lonchocarpus larensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America.
Lonchocarpus larensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus larensis?
Lonchocarpus larensis
What is the common name of Lonchocarpus larensis?
Larense Longpod
Where is Lonchocarpus larensis found?
It is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America
Species in the Lonchocarpus genus
Lonchocarpus capensis,
Lonchocarpus castilloi,
Lonchocarpus chiricanus,
Lonchocarpus comitensis,
Lonchocarpus constrictus,
Lonchocarpus costaricensis,
Lonchocarpus cruentus,
Lonchocarpus emarginatus,
Lonchocarpus eriocarinalis,
Lonchocarpus fuscopurpureus,
Lonchocarpus galeottianus,
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius,
Lonchocarpus hidalgensis,
Lonchocarpus hintonii,
Lonchocarpus jaliscensis,
Lonchocarpus kreberi,
Lonchocarpus larensis,
Lonchocarpus lasiotropis,
Lonchocarpus lilloi,
Lonchocarpus lineatus,
Lonchocarpus longipes,
Lonchocarpus longistylus,
Lonchocarpus luteomaculatus,
Lonchocarpus malacotrichus,
Lonchocarpus michelianus,
Lonchocarpus minimiflorus,
Lonchocarpus molinae,
Lonchocarpus monofoliaris,
Lonchocarpus monophyllus,
Lonchocarpus neurophyllus,
Lonchocarpus oaxacensis,
Lonchocarpus oliganthus,
Lonchocarpus patens,
Lonchocarpus pluvialis,
Lonchocarpus pycnophyllus,
Lonchocarpus retiferus,
Lonchocarpus robustus,
Lonchocarpus salvadorensis,
Lonchocarpus sanctuarii,
Lonchocarpus santarosanus,
Lonchocarpus sinaloensis,
Lonchocarpus spectabilis,
Lonchocarpus trifolius,
Lonchocarpus yoroensis,
Lonchocarpus yucatanensis,
Lonchocarpus phlebophyllus,
Lonchocarpus ellipticus,
Lonchocarpus obovatus,
Lonchocarpus schiedeanus,
Lonchocarpus lindsayi,
Species in the Fabaceae family