Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
1041596

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Sousa

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon19: 530 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040934

Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus sylvicola
  • Sylvicola's Lonchocarpus
  • Sylvicola Lonchocarpus

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Description

Lonchocarpus sylvicola (also called Forest Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonchocarpus sylvicola has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus sylvicola is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus sylvicola

Lonchocarpus sylvicola is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 500-2500 meters.

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