Parkia velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
ildis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)3: 271 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168352
Common Names
- Parkia velutina
- Velvety Parkia
- Velvety Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parkia velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parkia velutina is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a flat, brown bean. The seedling is a thin, dark green shoot with two small leaves.
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Parkia velutina 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 velutina
Parkia velutina is native to South America, and can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Parkia velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parkia velutina?
Parkia velutina
What is the family of Parkia velutina?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Parkia velutina?
Velvety 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
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Parkia velutina Benoist: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.