Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
schiedeanus
ID:
172057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.17: 324 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171386



Common Names

  • Schiede's Lonchocarpus
  • Schiede's Locust
  • Schiede's Long-pod


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Synonyms

  • Willardia schiedeana (Schltdl.) F.J.Herm. [valid]
  • Robinia schiedeana Schltdl. [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus salvinii Harms [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus calderonii Standl. [valid]
  • Willardia schiedeana schiedeana [unknown]

Description

Lonchocarpus schiedeanus (also called Schiedean's Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical dry forests. It has pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus schiedeanus is used as a food crop, forage crop, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for soil conservation and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonchocarpus schiedeanus is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black bean. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus schiedeanus is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to a sunny location and given plenty of water. The tree should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus schiedeanus

Lonchocarpus schiedeanus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Lonchocarpus schiedeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus schiedeanus?

Lonchocarpus schiedeanus

What is the common name of Lonchocarpus schiedeanus?

Lonchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lonchocarpus schiedeanus?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143378-2: Based on the initial data import