The original description of Lonchocarpus utilis A.C.Sm. is augmented by the inflorescence and flower data, since the species was established under a sterile material. Considering the reproductive aspects are now described, the species is transferred to the genus Deguelia and a epitype is designated. It is also proposed the synonymization of Lonchocarpus nicou var. Ianguidus F.J.Herm.
Deguelia utilis; Lonchocarpus; Leguminosae; new combination; epitype
