Parkia truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.9: 336 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051887
Common Names
- Parkia truncata
- Truncated Parkia
- Parkia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia truncata (also called Truncate Parkia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a slender stem and small, silky-hairy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, curved pod.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parkia truncata is a white to pale blue, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few leaves.
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Parkia truncata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It prefers dry, sunny sites and grows best in well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of existing plants is also possible.
Where to Find Parkia truncata
Parkia truncata can be found in the tropical regions 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
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183279-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia truncata R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.