Deguelia scandens
Also known as: Brachypterum scandens (Roxb.) Benth. +8 more
- Brachypterum scandens (Roxb.) Benth.
- Brachypterum scandens (Roxb.) Wight
- Deguelia timorensis (DC.) Taub.
- Derris guianensis Benth.
- Derris pterocarpus (DC.) Killip
- Derris timoriensis (DC.) Pittier
- Lonchocarpus pterocarpus DC.
- Phyllocarpus pterocarpus (DC.) Endl. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Pterocarpus guianensis (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Found natively in South America, Deguelia scandens is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela