Parkia nana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.A.Neill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon19: 205 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746999
Common Names
- Nana Parkia
- Nana Parki
- Nana Park
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia nana (also called Dwarf Parkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, tropical and subtropical dry forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia nana is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parkia nana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parkia nana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Parkia nana requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Parkia nana
Parkia nana is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Parkia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia nana?
Parkia nana
What is the natural habitat of Parkia nana?
Tropical forests
What is the average height of Parkia nana?
Up to 1 meter
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
David Neill (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Neill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105016-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia nana D.A.Neill: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.