Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ildis
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.55: 133 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194160
Common Names
- Parkia barnebyana
- Barnebyana Parkia
- Parkia Barnebyana
Description
Parkia barnebyana (also called Barneby's Parkia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas and can tolerate drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia barnebyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia barnebyana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are flat and brown, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parkia barnebyana is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering is best done in late summer or early autumn when the stems are still flexible. The rooted layer should be separated from the parent plant in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Parkia barnebyana
Parkia barnebyana can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Parkia barnebyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia barnebyana?
Parkia barnebyana
What are the common names of Parkia barnebyana?
Barnebyana Parkia, Barnebyana Parkia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Parkia barnebyana?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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