Deguelia scandens

Deguelia scandens

Overview

Deguelia scandens is a climbing leguminous vine in the genus Deguelia, family Fabaceae, native to tropical South America. Like other Deguelia species, it c

Deguelia scandens is a climbing leguminous vine in the genus Deguelia, family Fabaceae, native to tropical South America. Like other Deguelia species, it contains rotenone compounds historically used as fish toxins, and produces papilionoid flowers and flat woody seed pods as it scrambles through forest vegetation.

Taxonomy

Ordo Fabales
Famili Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Deguelia scandens

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What family does Deguelia scandens belong to?
Deguelia scandens (Deguelia scandens) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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