Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kerberi
ID:
183125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.17: 322 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182454

Common Names

  • Lonchocarpus kerberi
  • Kerberi Lonchocarpus
  • Kerberi

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Description

Lonchocarpus kerberi (also called 'Kerber's Lonchocarpus', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical America and Africa. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and pinnate leaves with two to four leaflets. The flowers are yellow and the pods are flat, hairy, and contain two to four seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus kerberi is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonchocarpus kerberi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus kerberi can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus kerberi

Lonchocarpus kerberi is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in open fields.

Lonchocarpus kerberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus kerberi?

Lonchocarpus kerberi

What type of plant is Lonchocarpus kerberi?

It is a shrub

Where is Lonchocarpus kerberi native to?

It is native to Central and South America

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