Derris — 11 species
Botanical species in the genus Derris recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Derris alborubra
Derris alborubra
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Derris amoena
Derris amoena
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Derris elegans
Derris elegans
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. The plant is often found on alluvial soils in the wild, but also grows on limestone soils.
Full cultivation guide →Derris ferruginea
Derris ferruginea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Derris microphylla
Derris microphylla
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of low to moderate elevations in tropical areas being found at elevations of 200 - 1,200 metres. It grows best in areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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.
Full cultivation guide →Derris philippinensis
Derris philippinensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Derris polyantha
Derris polyantha
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. Maximum yield of roots is achieved when the plant is 18 - 25 months old.
Full cultivation guide →Derris reticulata
Derris reticulata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. 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. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Derris robusta
Derris robusta
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics, found at elevations up to 750 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 700 - 3.000mm and the temperatures range from 18 - 29°c. It grows best in areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern.
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Derris scandens
Derris scandens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Derris species generally grow best in tropical areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern. Prefers a position in full sun, succeeding in any moist but well-drained soil. 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.
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Derris trifoliata
Derris trifoliata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist, tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 300 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 1,300 - 3,000mm, and the temperature can range from 20 - 29°c. It grows best in areas with a well-distributed rainfall pattern.
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