Lonchocarpus violaceus (Jacq.)DC.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Lonchocarpus Kunth
Tribe: Millettieae
References: [1790]

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Other names:

• Lonchocarpus violaceus (Jacq.)DC. Var. violaceus [Synonym] 
  
• Robinia violacea Jacq. [Synonym] [1342]
  

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Common Names:

• Greenheart [1790]
  
• Savonette [1790]
  
• Savonette le Ba [1790]
  
• Savonette Petite Feuille [1790]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Africa)Lock JM
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1993 Zarucchi JL
• Conservation Status:
  • Not Threatened

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Geographical Distribution:

• Africa [8]
  • Zimbabwe [8]

• Caribbean [1790]
  • Caribbean-TRP [1790]

• South America
  • Colombia [1342]
  • Venezuela [1661]

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:09:24