Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sericeus
ID:
184230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Kunth ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 260 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183559



Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus sericeus
  • Silky Lonchocarpus
  • Silky Locust


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Synonyms

  • Lonchocarpus domingensis (Turpin ex Pers.) DC. [valid]
  • Dalbergia domingensis Turpin ex Pers. [valid]
  • Cytisus major Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Robinia latifolia Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Lonchocarpus sericeus sericeus [unknown]
  • Robinia sericea Poir. [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus pyxidarius DC. [valid]
  • Derris sericea (Poir.) Ducke [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus formosianus DC. [valid]
  • Dalbergia macrophylla Spreng. [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus tomentosus Tul. [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus turpinii Kunth [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus guineensis (Spreng.) Donn [valid]
  • Robinia argentiflora Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Philenoptera schimperi Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Dalbergia guineensis Spreng. [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus sericeus jamaicensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lonchocarpus albiflorus G.Don [unknown]
  • Robinia violacea P.Beauv. [illegitimate]
  • Dalbergia formosiana (DC.) F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Millettia speciosa Welw. [illegitimate]
  • Robinia mollis Vahl ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Lonchocarpus sericeus (also called 'Silky Lonchocarpus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus sericeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. The bark is used as a source of firewood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus sericeus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus sericeus

Lonchocarpus sericeus can be found in Central and South America.

Lonchocarpus sericeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus sericeus?

Lonchocarpus sericeus

What is the common name of Lonchocarpus sericeus?

Silky Lonchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lonchocarpus sericeus?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.