Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
violaceus
ID:
179516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178845



Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus violaceus
  • Lonchocarpus castilloi
  • Lonchocarpus rugosus


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Synonyms

  • Lonchocarpus violaceus violaceus [unknown]

Description

Lonchocarpus violaceus (also called Purple Lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimeters. It is found in humid tropical forests, especially in the Amazon basin, and is also found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus violaceus is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonchocarpus violaceus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus violaceus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus violaceus

Lonchocarpus violaceus is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Lonchocarpus violaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus violaceus?

Lonchocarpus violaceus

What is the common name of Lonchocarpus violaceus?

Violet Lonchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lonchocarpus violaceus?

Dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503131-1: Based on the initial data import