Parkia parvifoliola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hosok.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa28: 61 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194165
Common Names
- Parkia parvifoliola
- Parvifoliola Parkia
- Small-leaved Parkia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia parvifoliola (also called Small-leaved 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 parvifoliola 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 parvifoliola 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.
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Parkia parvifoliola 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 parvifoliola
Parkia parvifoliola is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and grasslands. It is also found in the lowlands of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
Parkia parvifoliola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia parvifoliola?
Parkia parvifoliola
What is the common name of Parkia parvifoliola?
Small-leaved parkia
What is the natural habitat of Parkia parvifoliola?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South 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
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia parvifoliola Hosok.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.