Derris

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Derris is genus of leguminous plants. It contains 65 species, which range from eastern Africa to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, northern Australia, and the southwest Pacific islands.[1] The roots of D. elliptica contain rotenone, a strong insecticide[2] and fish poison.

Despite the secondary compounds found in Derris, they serve as food plants for many Lepidopteran larvae [3] including Batrachedra spp.

Species

65 species are currently accepted:[1]

See also

References

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  1. ^ a b c Derris Lour. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Fryer, J.C.F; et al. (February 1923). "A Quantitative Study Of The Insecticidal Properties Of Derris Elliptica (Tuba Root)". Annals of Applied Biology. 10 (1). Warwick, England: Association of Applied Biologists: 18–34. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7348.1923.tb05651.x.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Morse, Clinton. "Derris elliptica {Fabaceae}". florawww.eeb.uconn.edu. Retrieved 2016-08-21.

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