Parkia bahiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brittonia34: 347 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175104
Common Names
- Parkia Bahiae
- Bahia Parkia
- Bahia's Parkia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia bahiae (also called Bahia parkia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia bahiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia bahiae has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Parkia bahiae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Parkia bahiae
Parkia bahiae is found in Brazil.
Parkia bahiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia bahiae?
Parkia bahiae
What is the family of Parkia bahiae?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Parkia bahiae?
Mimosa
Species in the Parkia genus
Parkia decussata, Parkia gigantocarpa, Parkia igneiflora, Parkia paraensis, Parkia reticulata, Parkia ulei, Parkia velutina, Parkia discolor, Parkia filicina, Parkia multijuga, Parkia nitida, Parkia pendula, Parkia platycephala, Parkia bahiae, Parkia cachimboensis, Parkia bicolor, Parkia filicoidea, Parkia panurensis, Parkia madagascariensis, Parkia biglandulosa, Parkia timoriana, Parkia biglobosa, Parkia balslevii, Parkia javanica, Parkia parrii, Parkia paya, Parkia lutea, Parkia barnebyana, Parkia korom, Parkia parvifoliola, Parkia leiophylla, Parkia speciosa, Parkia sumatrana, Parkia insignis, Parkia intermedia, Parkia sherfeseei, Parkia singularis, Parkia versteeghii, Parkia nana, Parkia truncata, Parkia perrieri, Parkia pectinata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia bahiae H.C.Hopkins: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.