Lonchocarpus peninsularis (J.D.Smith)Pittier

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Lonchocarpus Kunth
Tribe: Millettieae
References: [1250][1516]

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Other names:

• Derris nicoyensis J.D.Smith [Synonym] [1250]
  
• Derris peninsularis J.D.Smith [Synonym] [1250][1516][1673]
  
• Lonchocarpus cochleatus Pittier [Synonym] [1250]
  
• Lonchocarpus nicoyensis (J.D.Smith)Pittier [Synonym] [1250]
  

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Common Names:

• Chaperno [1516]
  

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Descriptors:

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

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Geographical Distribution:

• Central America [1250] [2156]
  • Costa Rica [1516]
  • El Salvador [2156]
  • Mexico(North & Central) [1250]
  • Panama [1228] [1250]

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:37:04