Lonchocarpus cochleatus

Lonchocarpus cochleatus

Overview

Lonchocarpus cochleatus is a tree in the legume family native to Central America or the Caribbean, with pods that have a coiled or snail-shell shape as the

Lonchocarpus cochleatus is a tree in the legume family native to Central America or the Caribbean, with pods that have a coiled or snail-shell shape as the epithet cochleatus suggests. The genus Lonchocarpus contains trees and shrubs known for rotenone-containing roots used as insecticides and fish poisons. This species grows in tropical dry forests and produces clusters of lavender to purple flowers typical of the genus.

Taxonomy

Ordo Fabales
Famili Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Lonchocarpus cochleatus

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What family does Lonchocarpus cochleatus belong to?
Lonchocarpus cochleatus (Lonchocarpus cochleatus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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