Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ellipticus
ID:
169327

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


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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.

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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