Parkia lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ildis
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, sér. 3, 22: 140 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194159
Common Names
- Parkia lutea
- Lutea Parkia
- Parkia Lutea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia lutea (also called Yellow 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 lutea 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 lutea has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Parkia lutea 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 lutea
Parkia lutea can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Parkia lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia lutea?
Parkia lutea
What are the common names of Parkia lutea?
Lutea Parkia, Lutea Parkia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Parkia lutea?
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
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 lutea H.C.Hopkins: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.