Parapiptadenia — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Parapiptadenia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Parapiptadenia excelsa

Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.

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Parapiptadenia pterosperma

Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in full sun to fairly dense shade. Prefers a moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.

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Medicinal

Parapiptadenia rigida

Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation

A plant of mainly subtropical areas, just entering the tropics, found at lowland elevations up to 800 metres. Prefers a sunny position. Succeeds in most soils.

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