Derris alborubra
Hemsl.
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Derris alborubra is an evergreen, climbing shrub with twining stems around 6 - 7 metres long and 5 - 10cm wide at their base[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
1414- Title
- The Genera Aganope, Derris, and Paraderris (Fabaceae, Millettieae) in Thailand
- Publication
- Systematic Botany (2012) 37(2) pp 404-436
- Author
- Sirichamorn Y.; Adema F.A.C.B.; & van Welzen P.C.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
1414- Title
- The Genera Aganope, Derris, and Paraderris (Fabaceae, Millettieae) in Thailand
- Publication
- Systematic Botany (2012) 37(2) pp 404-436
- Author
- Sirichamorn Y.; Adema F.A.C.B.; & van Welzen P.C.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Habitat
Sparse forests or thickets on mountain slopes[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
]. Evergreen forests, usually near streams; at elevations from 100 - 300 metres[
1414- Title
- The Genera Aganope, Derris, and Paraderris (Fabaceae, Millettieae) in Thailand
- Publication
- Systematic Botany (2012) 37(2) pp 404-436
- Author
- Sirichamorn Y.; Adema F.A.C.B.; & van Welzen P.C.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Climber |
| Height | 6.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
All species in this genus tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, from fertile loams to barren areas, though a well-drained soil is preferrable[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The stems and roots are used medicinally. When combined with the stems and roots of Derris scandens they are used in the treatment of osteoarthritis[
1414- Title
- The Genera Aganope, Derris, and Paraderris (Fabaceae, Millettieae) in Thailand
- Publication
- Systematic Botany (2012) 37(2) pp 404-436
- Author
- Sirichamorn Y.; Adema F.A.C.B.; & van Welzen P.C.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
