Lonchocarpus pluvialis
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| Lonchocarpus pluvialis | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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]