Platymiscium speciosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
174901
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vogel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 200 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174230
Common Names
- Platymiscium speciosum
- Showy Platymiscium
- Showy Yatay Palm
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Platymiscium speciosum (also called Platymiscium speciosum, 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 speciosum 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
Platymiscium speciosum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Platymiscium speciosum 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 speciosum
Platymiscium speciosum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Platymiscium speciosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium speciosum?
Platymiscium speciosum
What are the common names of Platymiscium speciosum?
Showy platymiscium, Showy platymiscium
What is the habitat of Platymiscium speciosum?
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
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platymiscium speciosum Vogel: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.