Platymiscium curuense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curuense
ID:
1238282
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Zamora & Klitg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon7: 216 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237620
Common Names
- Platymiscium Curuense
- Curuense Platymiscium
- Curu Platymiscium
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Platymiscium curuense (also called 'Curu Platymiscium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Platymiscium curuense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platymiscium curuense has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Platymiscium curuense can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a shady position. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Cut the root clump into sections, each with a good root system and some shoots.
Where to Find Platymiscium curuense
Platymiscium curuense is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Platymiscium curuense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium curuense?
Platymiscium curuense
What is the common name of Platymiscium curuense?
Curu Palm
What is the natural habitat of Platymiscium curuense?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Platymiscium genus
Platymiscium albertinae, Platymiscium dimorphandrum, Platymiscium lasiocarpum, Platymiscium pinnatum, Platymiscium yucatanum, Platymiscium filipes, Platymiscium floribundum, Platymiscium gracile, Platymiscium hebestachyum, Platymiscium parviflorum, Platymiscium pubescens, Platymiscium speciosum, Platymiscium stipulare, Platymiscium trifoliolatum, Platymiscium trinitatis, Platymiscium darienense, Platymiscium indicus, Platymiscium curuense, Platymiscium jejunum, Platymiscium calyptratum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Bente Bang Klitgaard (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klitg.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platymiscium curuense N.Zamora & Klitg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.