Deguelia densiflora
Also known as: Derris glabrescens (Benth.) J.F.Macbr. +6 more
- Derris glabrescens (Benth.) J.F.Macbr.
- Lonchocarpus boliviensis Pittier
- Lonchocarpus densiflorus Benth.
- Lonchocarpus densiflorus var. densiflorus
- Lonchocarpus densiflorus var. moritzianus Benth.
- Lonchocarpus glabrescens Benth.
- Lonchocarpus ulei Harms ex Ule
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Deguelia densiflora is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sri Lanka