Parkia platycephala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 329 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174168
Common Names
- Parkia platycephala
- Stink Bean Tree
- Stink Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Parkia polycephala Benth. [unknown]
Description
Parkia platycephala (also called 'Platycephala parkia', 'Platycephala parkia', 'Platycephala 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 platycephala is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia platycephala 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parkia platycephala 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 platycephala
Parkia platycephala is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.
Parkia platycephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia platycephala?
Parkia platycephala
What is the common name of Parkia platycephala?
Broad-headed parkia
What is the natural habitat of Parkia platycephala?
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia platycephala Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.