Parkia gigantocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro1: 19 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168344
Common Names
- Parkia Gigantocarpa
- Tucumã
- Brazilian Ironwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia gigantocarpa (also called Giant-fruited Parkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia gigantocarpa is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia gigantocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a thin stem.
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Parkia gigantocarpa can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Parkia gigantocarpa
Parkia gigantocarpa is native to Central America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Parkia gigantocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia gigantocarpa?
Parkia gigantocarpa
What is the family of Parkia gigantocarpa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Parkia gigantocarpa?
Giant-fruited parkia
Species in the Parkia genus
Parkia decussata, Parkia gigantocarpa, Parkia igneiflora, Parkia paraensis, Parkia reticulata, Parkia ulei, Parkia velutina, Parkia discolor, Parkia filicina, Parkia multijuga, Parkia nitida, Parkia pendula, Parkia platycephala, Parkia bahiae, Parkia cachimboensis, Parkia bicolor, Parkia filicoidea, Parkia panurensis, Parkia madagascariensis, Parkia biglandulosa, Parkia timoriana, Parkia biglobosa, Parkia balslevii, Parkia javanica, Parkia parrii, Parkia paya, Parkia lutea, Parkia barnebyana, Parkia korom, Parkia parvifoliola, Parkia leiophylla, Parkia speciosa, Parkia sumatrana, Parkia insignis, Parkia intermedia, Parkia sherfeseei, Parkia singularis, Parkia versteeghii, Parkia nana, Parkia truncata, Parkia perrieri, Parkia pectinata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia gigantocarpa Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.