Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spanogheana
ID:
1054077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 142 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053415



Common Names

  • Derris spanogheana
  • Spanogheana Derris
  • Spanogheana Root


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Description

Derris spanogheana (also called Spanoghe's Derris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and a woody stem. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Derris spanogheana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Derris spanogheana has small, yellow, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Derris spanogheana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Derris spanogheana

Derris spanogheana is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.

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

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491435-1: Based on the initial data import