Tuba Root
Derris eliptica is a species of leguminous plant from Southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific islands, including New Guinea. The roots of D. elliptica contain rotenone, a strong insecticide and fish poison.Wikipedia
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Derris, Paraderris elliptica, is an evergreen climbing shrub with woody stems that grow up to 16m long and commonly found in East Asia. There is no known edible uses of Derris but it has several medicinal uses. It is used traditionally to eliminate microorganisms that cause diseases. It is...
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Derrisis a small genus of vines that is found in the Old World tropics, especially South East Asia. The small, pink flower clusters ofDerris elliptica, with the distinctive shape characteristic of peas and beans, are followed by leathery seedpods. However, flowers and fruits are rare in...
- Abstract, ScienceDirect, 2015 Roots of the East AsianDerris(tuba) plants, particularly ofDerris ellipticaandD. chinensis(Leguminosae), have long been used to stupefy fish for easy collection and also as insecticides and hunting aids. In South America,Lonchocarpus utilis,L. urucuandL. nicou(cubé,...
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Edible : Leaves An evergreen vine. The stem is sturdy and climbing. It can be 5-12 m long. The older stems can be 3-4 cm thick. The young shoots can grow for several metres without producing leaves. The leaves are divided and have a silky surface underneath. There are 7-15 leaflets. These are...