Deguelia costata (Benth.) A.M.G.Azevedo & R.A.Camargo

Species

Angiosperms > Fabales > Fabaceae > Deguelia

Characteristics

A hermaphrodite deciduous tree. It grows 20m high.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 20.0
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Nitrogen fixer rhizobia
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Environment

Semideciduous forest, Atlantic rainforest and dryland forest; growing mainly in the more open, secondary formations, favouring sloping land with a well-drained, fertile soil that is rich in calcium.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses charcoal seasoning wood
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.
Mode seedlings
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Germination treatment soaking
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Distribution

Deguelia costata world distribution map, present in Brazil

Conservation status

Deguelia costata threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143240-1
WFO ID wfo-0001317435
COL ID 3VXTG
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Synonyms

Lonchocarpus costatus Derris costata Deguelia costata