Parkia ulei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Kuhlm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 356 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168349
Common Names
- Parkia ulei
- Ule's Parkia
- Ule's Bean Tree
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- Leucaena ulei Harms [valid]
Description
Parkia ulei (also called Ule's parkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and grows in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforest to dry savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Parkia ulei is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Parkia ulei var. surinamensis KleinhoonteParkia ulei var. ulei
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parkia ulei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a thin stem.
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Parkia ulei can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Parkia ulei
Parkia ulei is native to Central America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Parkia ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia ulei?
Parkia ulei
What is the family of Parkia ulei?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Parkia ulei?
Ule's parkia
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
João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia ulei (Harms) Kuhlm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.