Platymiscium darienense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darienense
ID:
179484
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.53: 105 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178813
Common Names
- Darien Platymiscium
- Platymiscium darienense
- Darienense Platymiscium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platymiscium darienense (also called Darien Platymiscium, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are alternate, compound, and bipinnate, with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Platymiscium darienense is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platymiscium darienense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platymiscium darienense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Platymiscium darienense
Platymiscium darienense is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Platymiscium darienense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platymiscium darienense?
Platymiscium darienense
What is the common name of Platymiscium darienense?
Darien Platymiscium
What is the family of Platymiscium darienense?
Fabaceae
Species in the Platymiscium genus
Platymiscium albertinae, Platymiscium dimorphandrum, Platymiscium lasiocarpum, Platymiscium pinnatum, Platymiscium yucatanum, Platymiscium filipes, Platymiscium floribundum, Platymiscium gracile, Platymiscium hebestachyum, Platymiscium parviflorum, Platymiscium pubescens, Platymiscium speciosum, Platymiscium stipulare, Platymiscium trifoliolatum, Platymiscium trinitatis, Platymiscium darienense, Platymiscium indicus, Platymiscium curuense, Platymiscium jejunum, Platymiscium calyptratum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platymiscium darienense Dwyer: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.