Lonchocarpus longipedunculatus

Lonchocarpus longipedunculatus

Overview

Lonchocarpus longipedunculatus is a tree native to tropical South America, noted for its long-stalked inflorescences that give the species its name. It bea

Lonchocarpus longipedunculatus is a tree native to tropical South America, noted for its long-stalked inflorescences that give the species its name. It bears racemes of purple to violet flowers and pinnate compound leaves, producing flat single-seeded pods typical of the genus. The species grows in tropical forests and woodland habitats of the Amazon Basin and adjacent regions.

Taxonomy

Ordem Fabales
Família Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Lonchocarpus longipedunculatus

Perguntas frequentes

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

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