Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
1061768

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Sousa

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.73: 726 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061106



Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus monticola
  • Lonchocarpus
  • Monticola


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Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus monticola is used for timber and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonchocarpus monticola has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus monticola is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus monticola

Lonchocarpus monticola is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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