Parkia perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Drake) Palacky
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Madagasc. 21
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061840
Common Names
- Parkia perrieri
- Perrier's Parkia
- Perrier's African Locust Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia perrieri (also called Perrier's parkia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It typically grows in moist, grassy meadows and is characterized by its small yellow flowers and thick, woody stems.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia perrieri is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parkia perrieri is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a black color. The seedlings are green in color with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parkia perrieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Parkia perrieri
Parkia perrieri is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13074219: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.