Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Sousa
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.86: 63 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033118
Common Names
- Lonchocarpus tuxtepecensis
- Tuxtepec Lonchocarpus
- Tuxtepec Longpod
Description
Lonchocarpus tuxtepecensis (also called Tuxtepec Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lonchocarpus tuxtepecensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lonchocarpus tuxtepecensis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Where to Find Lonchocarpus tuxtepecensis
Lonchocarpus tuxtepecensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Oaxaca.
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