| Derris | |
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| Derris scandens in Hyderabad. | |
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| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
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| Tribe: | Millettieae |
| 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:
- D. cumingii
- D. elegans
- D. elliptica
- D. ferruginea
- D. malaccensis
- D. marginata
- D. microphylla
- D. ovalifolia
- D. parviflora
- D. philippinensis
- D. polyantha
- D. robusta
- D. scandens
- D. 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. 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
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