Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sericocarpus
ID:
1044304

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Sousa

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers.82: 1114 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043642

Common Names

  • Sericocarpous Lonchocarpus
  • Lonchocarpus sericocarpus
  • Sericocarpous Tree

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Description

Lonchocarpus sericocarpus (also called 'Silky-Fruited Lonchocarpus', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus sericocarpus is used as a fuelwood, for timber, and for making charcoal. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonchocarpus sericocarpus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Lonchocarpus sericocarpus

Lonchocarpus sericocarpus is found in the tropical forests of 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