Lonchocarpus heptaphyllus
Broadleaf Lancepod
Also known as: Cytisus membranaceus Sessé & Moc. +15 more
- Cytisus membranaceus Sessé & Moc.
- Dalbergia heptaphylla Poir.
- Dalbergia pentaphylla Poir.
- Derris nicou (Aubl.) J.F.Macbr.
- Lonchocarpus discolor Huber
- Lonchocarpus latifolius (Willd.) Kunth
- Lonchocarpus latifolius DC.
- Lonchocarpus latifolius var. violascens Benth. ex Hemsl.
- Lonchocarpus nicou (Aubl.) DC.
- Lonchocarpus nicou var. typicus F.J.Herm.
- Lonchocarpus oxycarpus DC.
- Lonchocarpus pentaphyllus (Poir.) DC.
- Lonchocarpus pentaphyllus (Poir.) Kunth
- Lonchocarpus swartzii DC.
- Pterocarpus latifolius (Willd.) Poir.
- Robinia nicou Aubl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Lonchocarpus heptaphyllus (commonly known as Broadleaf Lancepod) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sri Lanka