Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gyroides
ID:
1328769

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Sousa & Cruz Durán

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.109: 105 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341223



Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus Gyroides
  • Gyrate Lonchocarpus
  • Gyrate Rubber Vine


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Description

Lonchocarpus gyroides (also called Gyro Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus gyroides is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonchocarpus gyroides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus gyroides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus gyroides

Lonchocarpus gyroides is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica.

Lonchocarpus gyroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus gyroides?

Lonchocarpus gyroides

What are the common names of Lonchocarpus gyroides?

Gyroid Lonchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lonchocarpus gyroides?

It is native to South America and is found in wet, marshy areas

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

References

Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' in the authors string.
Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.