Platymiscium jejunum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jejunum
ID:
1257814
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klitg.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.54: 968 (1999 publ. 2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257152
Common Names
- Platymiscium jejunum
- Jejune Platymiscium
- Jejune Platymiscium Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platymiscium jejunum (also called 'Jejune Platymiscium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 15 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Platymiscium jejunum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platymiscium jejunum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Platymiscium jejunum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Platymiscium jejunum
Platymiscium jejunum is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Platymiscium jejunum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium jejunum?
Platymiscium jejunum
What is the common name of Platymiscium jejunum?
Jejune Platymiscium
What is the natural habitat of Platymiscium jejunum?
Rainforest margins and open woodlands
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
Bente Bang Klitgaard (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klitg.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platymiscium jejunum Klitg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.