Lonchocarpus sericeus
Lonchocarpus sericeus
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Lonchocarpus sericeus, known as sericeous lonchocarpus or fish fuddle tree, is a medium to large tree native to tropical West Africa and also found in Sout
Lonchocarpus sericeus, known as sericeous lonchocarpus or fish fuddle tree, is a medium to large tree native to tropical West Africa and also found in South America and the Caribbean. It produces pinnate leaves with silky-hairy leaflets, dense racemes of purple to lilac flowers, and flattened one-seeded pods. The roots contain rotenone and have been used as a fish poison, and the tree is planted for shade and ornament across tropical regions.
Taxonomy
Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
What family does Lonchocarpus sericeus belong to?
Lonchocarpus sericeus (Lonchocarpus sericeus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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