Parkia pendula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Benth. ex Walp.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst.5: 577 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174167
Common Names
- Parkia pendula
- Mexican Bead Tree
- Long-pod Bead Tree
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- Inga pendula Willd. [valid]
- Mimosa pendula (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
Description
Parkia pendula (also called 'Pendula parkia', 'Pendula parkia', 'Pendula parkia' among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa. It grows in moist savannas, wet meadows, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia pendula is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia pendula has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.
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Parkia pendula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Parkia pendula
Parkia pendula is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.
Parkia pendula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia pendula?
Parkia pendula
What is the common name of Parkia pendula?
Weeping parkia
What is the natural habitat of Parkia pendula?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia pendula (Willd.) Benth. ex Walp.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.