Parkia paya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins
Source:
ildis
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.55: 123 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193744
Common Names
- Parkia paya
- Paya Tree
- Paya Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia paya (also called Paya, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to South America. It is a small tree with compound leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia paya is used as a timber tree for its hardwood, which is used in construction and furniture making. It is also used as a shade tree and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Parkia paya is white, with a yellow center, and is borne in clusters. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parkia paya is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Parkia paya
Parkia paya is native to Central and South America and can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Parkia paya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia paya?
Parkia paya
What type of plant is Parkia paya?
It is a shrub
Where is Parkia paya native to?
It is native to tropical Africa
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 paya H.C.Hopkins: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.