Derris
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.
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Derris scandens in Hyderabad. | |
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Genus: | Derris Lour. |
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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 cumingii
- Derris elegans
- Derris elliptica
- Derris ferruginea
- Derris malaccensis
- Derris marginata
- Derris microphylla
- Derris ovalifolia
- Derris parviflora
- Derris philippinensis
- Derris polyantha
- 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
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