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This article is about the genus of plants. For the insecticide derived from them, traded under the name Derris, see Rotenone.

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

  1. ^ a b c Derris Lour. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ^ 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. ^ Morse, Clinton. "Derris elliptica {Fabaceae}". florawww.eeb.uconn.edu. Retrieved 2016-08-21.

External links

  • Data related to Derris at Wikispecies
  • Media related to Derris at Wikimedia Commons


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