Lonchocarpus lindsayi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindsayi
ID:
172059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.17: 195 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171388
Common Names
- Lindsay's Lonchocarpus
- Lindsay's Locust
- Lindsay's Long-pod
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- Willardia schiedeana lindsayi (Standl.) F.J.Herm. [valid]
Description
Lonchocarpus lindsayi (also called Lindsay'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 lindsayi 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 lindsayi 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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Lonchocarpus lindsayi 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 lindsayi
Lonchocarpus lindsayi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Lonchocarpus lindsayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonchocarpus lindsayi?
Lonchocarpus lindsayi
What is the common name of Lonchocarpus lindsayi?
Lonchocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Lonchocarpus lindsayi?
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143301-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lonchocarpus lindsayi Standl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.