Parkia balslevii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.43: 103 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179231
Common Names
- Parkia balslevii
- Balslev's Parkia
- Balslev's African Locust Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia balslevii (also called Balslev's Parkia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia balslevii is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia balslevii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parkia balslevii is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by air layering.
Where to Find Parkia balslevii
Parkia balslevii is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Parkia balslevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia balslevii?
Parkia balslevii
What are the common names of Parkia balslevii?
Balslev's parkia, Balslev's locust bean
Where is Parkia balslevii native to?
Central America
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 balslevii H.C.Hopkins: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.