Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiantha
ID:
1054500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan.3: 78 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053838



Common Names

  • Derris lasiantha
  • Lasiantha Derris
  • Lasiantha Derris


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Description

Derris lasiantha (also called Lasianth Root, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and West Africa, typically found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, soft, fern-like leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, and the seed pods are long and thin.

Uses & Benefits

Derris lasiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Derris lasiantha has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Derris lasiantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until the roots form.

Where to Find Derris lasiantha

Derris lasiantha is found in tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.

Species in the Derris genus

Derris parviflora, Derris marginata, Derris lianoides, Derris cuneifolia, Derris canarensis, Derris amoena, Derris benthamii, Derris brevipes, Derris elegans, Derris hainesiana, Derris elliptica, Derris oligosperma, Derris mariannensis, Derris harrowiana, Derris cavaleriei, Derris caudatilimba, Derris breviramosa, Derris scabricaulis, Derris tonkinensis, Derris fordii, Derris rubromaculata, Derris alborubra, Derris laxiflora, Derris palmifolia, Derris hainanensis, Derris tinghuensis, Derris ferruginea, Derris microphylla, Derris trifoliata, Derris laotica, Derris monticola, Derris polyphylla, Derris reticulata, Derris acuminata, Derris andamanica, Derris heyneana, Derris kanjilalii, Derris kingdonwardii, Derris lushaiensis, Derris macrocarpa, Derris microphylla, Derris ovalifolia, Derris secunda, Derris thothathrii, Derris heyneana, Derris montana, Derris oblongifolia, Derris polyantha, Derris pubipetala, Derris rubrocalyx,

Species in the Fabaceae family