Lonchocarpus heptaphyllus
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| Internal ID | UUID643fde41e359d859510901 |
| Scientific name | Lonchocarpus heptaphyllus |
| Authority | (Poir.) DC. |
| First published in | Prodr.2: 259 (1825) |
General Uses Top
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The heartwood of Lonchocarpus heptaphyllus is harvested as a timber species. It yields a dense, durable wood used in light construction, flooring, and furniture. The wood is classified as a hardwood with high density (approximately 0.85–0.95 g·cm⁻³) and good dimensional stability, making it suitable for structural applications and interior joinery.
Industrial and craft applications:
The bark contains moderate levels of condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins) that can be extracted for leather tanning processes. Extracts are used as a natural brown dye for protein fibers (wool, silk) and as a mordant‑free colorant in craft textiles.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
Seeds of L. heptaphyllus contain a non‑drying oil (≈35 % of seed weight) composed primarily of linoleic acid (≈55 %) and oleic acid (≈30 %). The oil is extracted by cold‑pressing and is suitable for culinary use as a cooking oil after refinement; it has a neutral flavor, high smoke point (≈210 °C), and a saponification value of ~190 mg KOH·g⁻¹, indicating good stability for frying and sautéing.
Colorants and tanning:
The bark tannin extract is classified as a condensed tannin with a total phenol content of 15–20 % (dry weight). It provides a fast brown hue when applied to protein fibers and can be used in combination with metal salts for leather tanning.
Wood and fiber:
The species produces a fine‑grained hardwood suitable for turned objects, small cabinetry, and specialty craft items. Its moderate lignin content (≈30 % of dry wood) supports good pulping characteristics; it can be processed into kraft pulp for paper production.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
Volatile components from the bark and heartwood include minor sesquiterpenes and phenolics. These are not used as primary fragrance materials but can be employed as natural scent modifiers in niche cosmetic formulations where low‑concentration aromatic extracts are acceptable.
Properties relevant to use:
Key properties enabling the above uses are the wood’s density and stability, the bark’s high tannin concentration, and the seed oil’s fatty‑acid profile and low iodine value (≈110 g I₂·100 g⁻¹), which confers oxidative stability.
Standards and regulation:
Timber from L. heptaphyllus is graded according to national hardwood standards (e.g., ASTM D7340 for density and moisture content). The seed oil, when marketed for food, must comply with national edible‑oil regulations (e.g., Codex Alimentarius standards for vegetable oils). The bark tannin extract used in leather and textile dyeing follows the European EN 13487 standard for natural tanning agents.
Sustainability and sourcing:
The species regenerates through seed and coppice; sustainable harvest practices involve selective logging with a minimum 10‑year rotation to maintain stand density. Certified plantations are monitored under FSC and PEFC timber‑certification schemes, ensuring that extraction of timber, bark, and seed does not lead to habitat degradation.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Lonchocarpus latifolius | Sagra | |
| Lonchocarpus discolor | Huber | Bol. Mus. Paraense Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.3: 421 (1902) |
| Derris nicou | (Aubl.) J.F.Macbr. | Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 263 (1943) |
| Robinia nicou | Aubl. | Hist. Pl. Guiane: 771 (1775) |
| Lonchocarpus oxycarpus | DC. | Prodr.2: 261 (1825) |
| Lonchocarpus latifolius | DC. | Prodr.2: 260 (1825) |
| Dalbergia pentaphylla | Poir. | J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 2: 445 (1812) |
| Cytisus membranaceus | Sessé & Moc. | Fl. Mexic., ed. 2: 174 (1894) |
| Lonchocarpus pentaphyllus | (Poir.) Kunth | F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 383 (1824) |
| Dalbergia heptaphylla | Poir. | J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 2: 446 (1812) |
| Lonchocarpus swartzii | DC. | Prodr.2: 261 (1825) |
| Robinia scandens | Willd. | Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1134 (1802) |
| Pterocarpus latifolius | Poir. | J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 4: 610 (1816) |
| Lonchocarpus nicou | (Aubl.) DC. | Prodr.2: 261 (1825) |
| Lonchocarpus scandens | (Willd.) Donn | Hortus Cantabrig., ed. 13: 483 (1845) |
| Lonchocarpus latifolius var. violascens | Benth. ex Hemsl. | Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot.1: 318 (1880) |
| Amerimnon latifolium | Willd. | Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 909 (1802) |
| Derris latifolia | (DC.) Ducke | Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 18: 195 (1949) |
| Lonchocarpus nicou var. typicus | F.J.Herm. | J. Washington Acad. Sci. 37: 112 (1947) |
| Robinia sepium | Sw. | Fl. Ind. Occid. 3: 1258 (1806) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | broadleaf lancepod |
| ht | bat kayiman |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- Sri Lanka
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Indian Subcontinent
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Northern America click to expand
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Mexico
- Mexico Gulf
- Mexico Southeast
- Mexico Southwest
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Mexico
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Southern America click to expand
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Brazil
- Brazil North
- Brazil Southeast
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Caribbean
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Leeward Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Southwest Caribbean
- Trinidad-Tobago
- Venezuelan Antilles
- Windward Islands
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Central America
- Belize
- Costa Rica
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Panamá
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Northern South America
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Suriname
- Venezuela
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Western South America
- Colombia
- Peru
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Brazil
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000210427 |
| USDA Plants | LOHE7 |
| Tropicos | 13021977 |
| INPN | 630057 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502971-1 |
| The Plant List | ild-56521 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 922295 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 681455 |
| IUCN Red List | 144304860 |
| IPNI | 502971-1 |
| iNaturalist | 280612 |
| GBIF | 2969089 |
| EOL | 643182 |
| USDA GRIN | 416527 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Piperidines | |||||
| (2r,3r,5s,6r)-2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol | 159496 | Click to see | 193.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/PCA.645 |
| Deoxynojirimycin | 29435 | Click to see | 163.17 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/PCA.645 |
| Fagomine | 72259 | Click to see | 147.17 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1002/PCA.645 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / 8-prenylated flavans / 8-prenylated flavanones | |||||
| (8S)-5-hydroxy-8-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-10-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-7,8-dihydropyrano[3,2-g]chromen-6-one | 101613564 | Click to see | 436.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.39.3132 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / 6-prenylated flavones | |||||
| Laxifolin | 15677604 | Click to see | 404.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.39.3132 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Furanoflavones | |||||
| Karanjin | 100633 | Click to see | 292.30 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1211/JPP/61.02.0017 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| Lanceolatin B | 10978265 | Click to see | 262.26 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1211/JPP/61.02.0017 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| Pongaglabrone | 10957726 | Click to see | 306.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| Pongapin | 3083586 | Click to see | 336.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Furanoflavonoids and dihydrofuranoflavonoids | |||||
| (2R)-2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2,3-dihydrofuro[2,3-h]chromen-4-one | 163044678 | Click to see | 308.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| (2S,3R)-3-methoxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrofuro[2,3-h]chromen-4-one | 162934523 | Click to see | 294.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| (2S,3S,4R)-3,4-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-furo[2,3-h]chromene | 163188252 | Click to see | 310.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| 3,4-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-furo[2,3-h]chromene | 22297848 | Click to see | 310.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Pyranoflavonoids | |||||
| 3,5-Dimethoxy-8,8-dimethyl-2-phenyl-4H,8H-benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b']dipyran-4-one | 15546329 | Click to see | 364.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| Karanjachromene | 14033983 | Click to see | 334.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| Pongachromene | 14033985 | Click to see | 378.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Furanoisoflavonoids / Pterocarpans | |||||
| Medicarpin | 336327 | Click to see COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3COC4=C(C3O2)C=CC(=C4)O | 270.28 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Linear 1,3-diarylpropanoids / Chalcones and dihydrochalcones / 2-Hydroxychalcones | |||||
| Derrichalcone | 15735847 | Click to see CC1(C=CC2=C(C(=C3C(=C2O1)C(C(C(O3)(C)C)OC)O)C(=O)C=CC4=CC=C(C=C4)O)O)C | 452.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.40.2295 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Linear 1,3-diarylpropanoids / Chalcones and dihydrochalcones / Furanochalcones | |||||
| O-Methylpongamol | 5319759 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC2=C1C=CO2)C(=O)C=C(C3=CC=CC=C3)OC | 308.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1211/JPP/61.02.0017 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Linear 1,3-diarylpropanoids / Chalcones and dihydrochalcones / Retro-dihydrochalcones | |||||
| (2S)-1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(4-methoxy-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-2-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)propane-1,3-dione | 162956743 | Click to see CC(C)(C=C)C(C(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2)C(=O)C3=C(C4=C(C=C3)OC=C4)OC | 406.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| (2S)-1-(4-methoxy-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-2-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)-3-phenylpropane-1,3-dione | 162994598 | Click to see | 362.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-(4-methoxy-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-2-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)propane-1,3-dione | 101936576 | Click to see CC(C)(C=C)C(C(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2)C(=O)C3=C(C4=C(C=C3)OC=C4)OC | 406.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
| 1-(4-Methoxy-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-2-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)-3-phenylpropane-1,3-dione | 101936575 | Click to see CC(C)(C=C)C(C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)C2=C(C3=C(C=C2)OC=C3)OC | 362.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00300-9 |
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