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Lonchocarpus pluvialis

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Lonchocarpus pluvialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lonchocarpus
Species:
L. pluvialis
Binomial name
Lonchocarpus pluvialis
Rusby

Lonchocarpus pluvialis, commonly known as cuquí in the eastern Bolivian departments of Santa Cruz and the Beni to which it is endemic, is a species of lancepod that typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 meters and is known for attracting large swarms of honeybees.[1] Bolivians commonly distinguish between two varieties of the plant: one with yellow flowers and one with white.[2] The flexible bark of L. pluvialis has traditionally been used to make small, flimsy boxes that serve as containers for cut tobacco, candies, or sewing supplies.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Muñoz, Alain (2004). "El Cuquí". Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Coimbra Sanz, Germán (2014) [1992]. Diccionario enciclopédico cruceño. Santa Cruz de la Sierra: Fondo Editorial del Gobierno Autonomo Municipal de Santa Cruz de la Sierra. p. 121.
  3. ^ Coimbra Sanz, Germán (2014) [1992]. Diccionario enciclopédico cruceño. Santa Cruz de la Sierra: Fondo Editorial del Gobierno Autonomo de Santa Cruz de la Sierra. p. 74.