geno
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius, commonly known as geno, is a leguminous tree species in the Fabaceae family characterized by its distinctive bluish-green (glaucous) foliage and compound leaves. This tropical tree produces clusters of papilionaceous flowers typical of the legume family and plays a crucial ecological role as a nitrogen-fixing species that enriches soil fertility in its native forest ecosystems.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Lonchocarpus
geno belongs to the family Fabaceae, order Fabales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius, commonly known as geno, is a leguminous tree species in the Fabaceae family characterized by its distinctive bluish-green (glaucous) foliage and compound leaves. This tropical tree produces clusters of papilionaceous flowers typical of the legume family and plays a crucial ecological role as a nitrogen-fixing species that enriches soil fertility in its native forest ecosystems.
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species has an extremely restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Geno occurs in lowland tropical rainforests and semi-deciduous forests, typically growing in well-drained soils along forest edges and in secondary growth areas. The species is also found in riparian zones and gallery forests where it benefits from consistent moisture availability.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Lonchocarpus glaucifolius faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species has an extremely restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Agricultural expansion
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Limited geographic range
Small population size
Urban development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). geno (Lonchocarpus glaucifolius). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/geno