Derris elliptica (Wall.) Benth., J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4(Suppl.): 111 (1860).
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| Derris elliptica (Wall.) Benth., Photo by Hoang Thanh Son |
The native range of this species is Indo-China to New Guinea. It is a climbing shrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Dây mật, Cổ rùa, Dây cóc, (dây) Duốc cá
Latin name:
Derris elliptica (Roxb.) Benth.
Synonyms:
Galedupa elliptica Roxb., Pongamia elliptica (Roxb.) Wall.
Family:
Fabaceae
Uses:
Treat fungal scabies (roots).
Distribution:
From the Central to the Southeast and the plant is abundant in the Mekong Delta, especially in Soc Trang.
Flowering and fruiting season:
April - August.
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