Derris
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Derris scandens in Hyderabad. | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae
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(unranked): | Angiosperms
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Tribe: | Millettieae
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Genus: | Derris Lour.
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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[1] and fish poison.
Despite the secondary compounds found in Derris, they serve as food plants for many Lepidopteran larvae [2] including Batrachedra spp.
Selected species[]
The Plant List[3] includes the following:
- Derris elegans
- Derris elliptica
- Derris parviflora
- Derris robusta
- Derris scandens
- Derris trifoliata, also known as the common derris
See also[]
- "Derris" insecticides based on rotenone
- Millettia pinnata: D. indica is a synonym.
References[]
- ^ Fryer, J.C.F; et al. (February 1923). "A Quantitative Study Of The Insecticidal Properties Of Derris Elliptica (Tuba Root)". Annals of Applied Biology. Warwick, England: Association of Applied Biologists. 10 (1): 18–34. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7348.1923.tb05651.x.
- ^ Morse, Clinton. "Derris elliptica {Fabaceae}". florawww.eeb.uconn.edu. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ^ The Plant List
External links[]
Categories:
- Millettieae
- Fabaceae genera
- Millettieae stubs