Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia22: 163 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168656
Common Names
- Elliptic-pod Wood-sorrel
- Wood-sorrel
- Lemon Wood-sorrel
Description
Lonchocarpus ellipticus (also called Elliptic lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lonchocarpus ellipticus is used as a natural dye for fabrics and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lonchocarpus ellipticus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonchocarpus ellipticus is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Lonchocarpus ellipticus
Lonchocarpus ellipticus is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is most commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Lonchocarpus ellipticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus ellipticus?
Lonchocarpus ellipticus
What is the common name of Lonchocarpus ellipticus?
Elliptic lonchocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Lonchocarpus ellipticus?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Lonchocarpus genus
Lonchocarpus capensis,
Lonchocarpus castilloi,
Lonchocarpus chiricanus,
Lonchocarpus comitensis,
Lonchocarpus constrictus,
Lonchocarpus costaricensis,
Lonchocarpus cruentus,
Lonchocarpus emarginatus,
Lonchocarpus eriocarinalis,
Lonchocarpus fuscopurpureus,
Lonchocarpus galeottianus,
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius,
Lonchocarpus hidalgensis,
Lonchocarpus hintonii,
Lonchocarpus jaliscensis,
Lonchocarpus kreberi,
Lonchocarpus larensis,
Lonchocarpus lasiotropis,
Lonchocarpus lilloi,
Lonchocarpus lineatus,
Lonchocarpus longipes,
Lonchocarpus longistylus,
Lonchocarpus luteomaculatus,
Lonchocarpus malacotrichus,
Lonchocarpus michelianus,
Lonchocarpus minimiflorus,
Lonchocarpus molinae,
Lonchocarpus monofoliaris,
Lonchocarpus monophyllus,
Lonchocarpus neurophyllus,
Lonchocarpus oaxacensis,
Lonchocarpus oliganthus,
Lonchocarpus patens,
Lonchocarpus pluvialis,
Lonchocarpus pycnophyllus,
Lonchocarpus retiferus,
Lonchocarpus robustus,
Lonchocarpus salvadorensis,
Lonchocarpus sanctuarii,
Lonchocarpus santarosanus,
Lonchocarpus sinaloensis,
Lonchocarpus spectabilis,
Lonchocarpus trifolius,
Lonchocarpus yoroensis,
Lonchocarpus yucatanensis,
Lonchocarpus phlebophyllus,
Lonchocarpus ellipticus,
Lonchocarpus obovatus,
Lonchocarpus schiedeanus,
Lonchocarpus lindsayi,
Species in the Fabaceae family