Platymiscium yucatanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yucatanum
ID:
170119
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.23: 510 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169448
Common Names
- Yucatan Platymiscium
- Pleiostachyum Platymiscium
- Pinnate Platymiscium
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Platymiscium yucatanum (also called Yucatan Platymiscium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Platymiscium yucatanum is an evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. The wood of the tree is used for timber and fuelwood. The bark of the tree is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platymiscium yucatanum is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower with a short, curved corolla tube. The seed of Platymiscium yucatanum is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings of Platymiscium yucatanum are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Platymiscium yucatanum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until they have rooted. Once established, it prefers a well-drained soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Platymiscium yucatanum
Platymiscium yucatanum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Platymiscium yucatanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium yucatanum?
Platymiscium yucatanum
What is the common name of Platymiscium yucatanum?
Yucatan Platymiscium
What is the natural habitat of Platymiscium yucatanum?
Tropical rainforests of 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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platymiscium yucatanum Standl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.