Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
199579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch.: 433 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198908

Common Names

  • Derris trifoliata
  • Three-leaved Derris
  • Three-leaved Pea

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Synonyms

  • Robinia uliginosa Willd. [valid]
  • Pongamia madagascariensis Baker [unknown]
  • Deguelia uliginosa (Willd.) Baill. [valid]
  • Deguelia trifoliata (Lour.) Taub. [valid]
  • Derris uliginosa (Willd.) Benth. [valid]
  • Derris heterophylla (Willd.) Backer ex K.Heyne [valid]
  • Dalbergia heterophylla Willd. [valid]
  • Derris forsteniana Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Deguelia uliginosa loureiri Benth. [unknown]
  • Galedupa uliginosa (Willd.) Roxb. [valid]
  • Pongamia uliginosa (Willd.) DC. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus uliginosus Roxb. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Derris multiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Derris heteropylla (Willd.) Backer [unknown]
  • Derris affinis Benth. [valid]
  • Derris floribunda Prain [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus frutescens Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Tephrosia uliginosa (Willd.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Pongamia triphylla Wight [valid]
  • Pongamia religiosa Wight [valid]
  • Pongamia piscatoria Seem. [valid]
  • Pongamia maritima Wight ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Pongamia lucida Graham [invalid]
  • Sweetia uliginosa (Willd.) G.Don [valid]
  • Brachypterum floribundum Miq. [valid]
  • Dalbergia acuminata Hassk. [valid]
  • Dalbergia radicans Zipp. ex Miq. [valid]
  • Dalbergia repens Span. [valid]
  • Deguelia floribunda (Miq.) Taub. [valid]
  • Pongamia madagascariensis Bojer ex Oliv. [invalid]
  • Deguelia multiflora (Benth.) Taub. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus trifoliatus Kuntze [valid]
  • Pterocarpus forstenianus Kuntze [valid]
  • Pterocarpus multiflorus Kuntze [valid]
  • Derris trifoliata macrocarpa Domin [valid]
  • Derris uliginosa loureiroi Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Pterocarpus floribundus (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Derris floribunda (Miq.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Derris trifoliata (also called Three-leaved Derris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Derris trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a variety of products, including paper, fabric, and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Derris trifoliata is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Derris trifoliata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Derris trifoliata

Derris trifoliata can be found in tropical regions of Asia, especially in India and Sri Lanka.

Derris trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Derris trifoliata?

Derris trifoliata

What is the common name of Derris trifoliata?

Three-leaved Bean

What is the native range of Derris trifoliata?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Derris genus

Derris parviflora, Derris marginata, Derris lianoides, Derris cuneifolia, Derris canarensis, Derris amoena, Derris benthamii, Derris brevipes, Derris elegans, Derris hainesiana, Derris elliptica, Derris oligosperma, Derris mariannensis, Derris harrowiana, Derris cavaleriei, Derris caudatilimba, Derris breviramosa, Derris scabricaulis, Derris tonkinensis, Derris fordii, Derris rubromaculata, Derris alborubra, Derris laxiflora, Derris palmifolia, Derris hainanensis, Derris tinghuensis, Derris ferruginea, Derris microphylla, Derris trifoliata, Derris laotica, Derris monticola, Derris polyphylla, Derris reticulata, Derris acuminata, Derris andamanica, Derris heyneana, Derris kanjilalii, Derris kingdonwardii, Derris lushaiensis, Derris macrocarpa, Derris microphylla, Derris ovalifolia, Derris secunda, Derris thothathrii, Derris heyneana, Derris montana, Derris oblongifolia, Derris polyantha, Derris pubipetala, Derris rubrocalyx,

Species in the Fabaceae family