PlantaeSpecies
Derris
Derris elliptica
(Wall.) Benth.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Pea family
Genus
Derris
Species
Derris elliptica
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Vine
EdibleNo
Distribution Details
Invasive
Yes
Also Known As
Paraderris ellipticaDerris elliptica var. chittagongensisDeguelia ellipticaParaderris elliptica var. chittagongensisPongamia volubilis var. glaucophyllaPongamia hypoleucaPterocarpus ellipticusPongamia dubiaPongamia grandifloraDalbergia ellipticaPongamia volubilisPongamia horsfieldiiGaledupa ellipticaMiscolobium glaucescensAmerimnon glaucescensDalbergia glaucescensDerris elliptica var. glaucophyllaGaledupa grandiflora
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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