Platymiscium trifoliolatum
Benth.
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Platymiscium trifoliolatum is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 metres tall. The bole is up to 40cm in diameter[
904- Title
- Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses.
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400
- Author
- Kitgaard B.B.
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew.
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A revision of the genus Platymiscium.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood. It is one of the most prized timber species within its native range, even though it is rather scarce[
904- Title
- Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses.
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400
- Author
- Kitgaard B.B.
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew.
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A revision of the genus Platymiscium.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
904- Title
- Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses.
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400
- Author
- Kitgaard B.B.
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew.
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A revision of the genus Platymiscium.
Range
Southern N. America - southern Mexico.
Habitat
Open hillside, rocky canyons, along roadsides, dry deciduous forests and rocky volcanic hills of tropical deciduous forests at elevations from 200 - 2,100 metres[
904- Title
- Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses.
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400
- Author
- Kitgaard B.B.
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew.
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A revision of the genus Platymiscium.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of headaches[
904- Title
- Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses.
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400
- Author
- Kitgaard B.B.
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew.
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A revision of the genus Platymiscium.
].
Other Uses
The wood is used for construction, heavy gate posts, moulds for making peloncillos (Brown sugar cones)[
904- Title
- Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses.
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400
- Author
- Kitgaard B.B.
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew.
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A revision of the genus Platymiscium.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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