Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
indicus
ID:
1062230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061568

Common Names

  • Platymiscium Indicus
  • Hairy Tamarind
  • Hairy Wild Tamarind

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Description

Platymiscium indicus (also called Indian Platymiscium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Platymiscium indicus is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platymiscium indicus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oblong-shaped seed with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are yellowish-green in color with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platymiscium indicus is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Platymiscium indicus

Platymiscium indicus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13072181: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.