Derris ferruginea
Indian Tubaroot
Also known as: Deguelia ferruginea (Wall. ex Voigt) Taub. +4 more
- Deguelia ferruginea (Wall. ex Voigt) Taub.
- Derris elliptica Brenan
- Pongamia ferruginea Graham
- Pterocarpus ferrugineus (Wall. ex Voigt) Kuntze
- Tephrosia ferruginea Wall. ex Voigt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Derris ferruginea (commonly known as Indian tubaroot) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Tanzania