Kingdom Plantae Higher classification Legumes | Scientific name Derris Rank Genus | |
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Similar Derris elliptica, Derris trifoliata, Lonchocarpus, Legumes, Derris scandens | ||
Derris elliptica poison vine
Derris is genus of leguminous plants found in Southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific islands, including New Guinea. The roots of D. elliptica contain rotenone, a strong insecticide and fish poison.
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Despite the secondary compounds found in Derris, they serve as food plants for many Lepidopteran larvae including Batrachedra spp.
Derris garden plants
Selected species
The Plant List includes the following:
References
Derris Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA