Scientific name: Derris / Duguelia / Lonchocarpus chrysophyllus or other related species
English:
Dutch:
Sranan: Neku
Trio: Ineku
Wayana:
Other common names: Haiari (Arawak); Kumata (Carib)
Use: Some of the species are culturally significant across Amazonia in myths and as fish intoxicants
Taxonomy: This complex of species, including trees and lianas, remains under taxonomic debate and revision.
Growth Form: CLIMBER
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae