Parkia panurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Benth.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177478
Common Names
- Parkia panurensis
- Mimosa panurensis
- Mimosa pudica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia panurensis (also called Panure's Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, open habitats such as prairies and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia panurensis is used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuelwood. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, as a laxative, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia panurensis has small, white, five-petaled flowers that have a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parkia panurensis is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropics. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings or by division of the root system.
Where to Find Parkia panurensis
Parkia panurensis is native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Parkia panurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia panurensis?
Parkia panurensis
What is the common name of Parkia panurensis?
Panurensis Parkia
What is the natural habitat of Parkia panurensis?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183274-2: Based on the initial data import