Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
retifer
ID:
1052134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & L.O.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Ceiba3: 48 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051472

Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus retifer
  • Retifer Lonchocarpus
  • Netted Lonchocarpus

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Description

Lonchocarpus retifer (also called Retifer Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have a reticulate pattern. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open areas, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus retifer is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating colds, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonchocarpus retifer is a white, five petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus retifer can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment for successful propagation.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus retifer

Lonchocarpus retifer can be found in Central 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

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.