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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Lonchocarpus urucu is an evergreen Climber growing to 12 m (39ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Deguelia rufescens urucu (Killip & A.C.Sm.) A.M.G.Azevedo Derris urucu (Killip & A.C.Sm.) J.F.Macbr.
Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Insecticide
Other Uses The root is an important source of rotenone, widely used as an organic insecticide[46 , 317 ]. The rotenone content of the roots (ranging from 4 - 11%) is less than that of the related Lonchocarpus nicou (which ranges from 5 - 15%, with some clones yielding 20%). This, however, is somewhat balanced by the fact that the overall yield of roots is higher for this species[317 ].
Special Uses
Nitrogen Fixer
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
A plant of the moist tropics where it is found at elevations from near sea level to 1,340 metres[418 ]. It grows best in areas where the mean annual temperature ranges from 23 - 32°c, but can tolerate 15 - 41°c[418 ]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 2,300 - 2,700mm, but tolerates 2,000 - 3,100mm, and is found in areas with all year round rainfall and also where there is a distinct dry season[418 ]. Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[418 ]. Young plants benefit from some shade, while older plants make more vigorous growth in full light[418 ]. Grows best in a medium soil that is rich in organic matter, but also succeeds in heavier soils[418 ]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, but can tolerate 5 - 7[418 ]. The first harvest of the stems can be made when the plants are 2 - 3 years old from cuttings[317 ]. The roots are usually harvested during the dry season[418 ]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[755 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
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Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
barbasco - English, cube - English, timbo urucu - English, urucubarbasco - Swedish.
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
Killip & A.C.Sm.
Botanical References
Links / References
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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