Platymiscium — 11 species
Botanical species in the genus Platymiscium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Platymiscium dimorphandrum
Platymiscium dimorphandrum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun. Grows best in a deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant.
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Platymiscium floribundum
Platymiscium floribundum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position with some shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile soil. A slow-growing tree.
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Platymiscium parviflorum
Platymiscium parviflorum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A slow-growing tree. 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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Platymiscium pinnatum
Platymiscium pinnatum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical lowland areas, where it is found at elevations up to 600 metres. Prefers a mean annual temperature of 23 - 26°c. Succeeds in areas where the mean annual rainfall varies from 1,500 - 3,000mm.
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Platymiscium pubescens
Platymiscium pubescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Requires a well-drained soil. Young trees have a moderate to fast rate of growth.
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Platymiscium stipulare
Platymiscium stipulare
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.
Full cultivation guide →Platymiscium trinitatis
Platymiscium trinitatis
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. The hollow internodes on the branches are inhabited by ants.
Full cultivation guide →Platymiscium ulei
Platymiscium ulei
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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