Parkia biglandulosa Wight & Arn.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Parkia R.Br.
Tribe: Parkieae
References: [6][1941][3178]

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Other names:

• Mimosa pedunculata Roxb. [Doubtful] [3178]
  
• Parkia pedunculata (Roxb.)Macbr. [Synonym] [1941][3178]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Africa)Lock JM
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1993(Indian Ocean)Lock JM & Ireland H
• Further editing:
  • 2001-03 Hopkins HF
• Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
  • 1994 Hopkins HF
  • 2001-03 Hopkins HF

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Geographical Distribution:

• Africa
  • Mozambique [6]

• Asia [6] [3178]
  • India [3178]

• Caribbean [1337]
  • Caribbean-TRP [1337]

• Central America [1337]
  • Panama [1337]

• Indian Ocean [1915]
  • Mauritius [1915]

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Notes:

• Mimosa pedunculata Roxb.: Synonym [05/19/00 15:27] [3178]
  
• Known only from cultivation, chiefly in Bengal & tropical botanic gardens. [1915] [3178]
  
• Cultivated in the botanic garden on Mauritius. [1915] [3178]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 12:47:23