Platymiscium parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
174898
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.4(Suppl.): 81 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174227
Common Names
- Platymiscium parviflorum
- Small-Flowered Platymiscium
- Small-Flowered Yatay Palm
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- Platymiscium pleiostachyum Donn.Sm. [valid]
Description
Platymiscium parviflorum (also called Platymiscium parviflorum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Platymiscium parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other items. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platymiscium parviflorum is white or yellowish-white in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.
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Platymiscium parviflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Platymiscium parviflorum
Platymiscium parviflorum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Platymiscium parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium parviflorum?
Platymiscium parviflorum
What are the common names of Platymiscium parviflorum?
Small-flowered platymiscium, Small-flowered platymiscium
What is the habitat of Platymiscium parviflorum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests and disturbed areas in Central and South America
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platymiscium parviflorum Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.