Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1054445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 260 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053783



Common Names

  • Pubescens Lonchocarpus
  • Pubescens Tree
  • Tree


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Description

Lonchocarpus pubescens (also called Hairy lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is a perennial shrub with a spreading habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa, and grows in forests, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus pubescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonchocarpus pubescens is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus pubescens is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus pubescens

Lonchocarpus pubescens can be found in tropical Africa.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.