Platymiscium stipulare - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipulare
ID:
174902
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot.4(Suppl.): 82 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174231
Common Names
- Platymiscium stipulare
- Stipulate Platymiscium
- Stipulate Yatay Palm
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Platymiscium stipulare (also called Platymiscium stipulare, 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 stipulare 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 stipulare 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 stipulare 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 stipulare
Platymiscium stipulare is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Platymiscium stipulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium stipulare?
Platymiscium stipulare
What are the common names of Platymiscium stipulare?
Stipulate platymiscium, Stipulate platymiscium
What is the habitat of Platymiscium stipulare?
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 stipulare Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.