Threeleaf derris or common derris (Derris trifoliata) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae, herbaceous climber, 3-5 meters long, cylindrical and woody stems, grows in coastal and mangrove forests in tropical areas.
D. trifoliata has alternate, pinnate sitting leaves. The leaves are oval, 12-20 cm long, with a pointed tip and a rounded base. Flowers measure 1 cm. The pods measure 2-4 cm and are flat.
The pods, roots and stems are rich in toxic rotenoids and are commonly used in insecticide and pesticide activities. Often used to poison fish.
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Subphylum: Angiospermae
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Millettieae
Genus: Derris
Species: Derris trifoliata
D. trifoliata has alternate, pinnate sitting leaves. The leaves are oval, 12-20 cm long, with a pointed tip and a rounded base. Flowers measure 1 cm. The pods measure 2-4 cm and are flat.
The pods, roots and stems are rich in toxic rotenoids and are commonly used in insecticide and pesticide activities. Often used to poison fish.
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Subphylum: Angiospermae
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Millettieae
Genus: Derris
Species: Derris trifoliata