Platymiscium ulei
Harms
Fabaceae
This species is closely related to Platymiscium pinnatum, and considered to be part of that species by some authorities[
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.
].
Platymiscium paraense Huber
Platymiscium pinnatum ulei (Harms) Klitgaard
Common Name:
General Information
Platymiscium ulei is a deciduous tree usually growing 10 - 17 metres tall, though with reports of specimens up to 30 metres. The bole is up to 25cm in diameter and buttressed at the base[
422- Title
- Fruits of the Guianan Flora
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Roosmalen. M.G.M.
- Publisher
- Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 90-9000988-4
- Description
- Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat.
,
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 yields a high quality timber. It is commonly harvested from the wild for local use and for trade
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
S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, the Guyanas.
Habitat
Rain forests and forested slopes[
422- Title
- Fruits of the Guianan Flora
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Roosmalen. M.G.M.
- Publisher
- Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 90-9000988-4
- Description
- Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 25.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
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[
755- Title
- Nodulation Plants in GRIN Taxonomy
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.ars-grin.gov/~sbmljw/cgi-bin/taxnodul.pl?language=en
- Publisher
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An online database listing plants that have either positive or negative reports on root and stem nodulation with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is reddish-brown with irregular veins; it is clearly demarcated from the 5 - 10cm wide band of light reddish-brown sapwood. The texture is medium; the grain straight or interlocked, sometimes wavy. The wood is moderately heavy to heavy; hard to very hard; elastic; durable, being resistant to fungi, dry wood borers and termites. It seasons somewhat slowly, with only a slight risk of checking or distortio; once dry it is stable in service. It works well with ordinary tools; nailing and screwing are good, but require pre-boring; gluing is correct. A beautiful and expensive timber usually reserved for first class end uses, it is used in construction, high class furniture and cabinet making, billiard cues, turnery, sculpture, musical instruments, panelling, flooring veneer etc[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
363- Title
- Technical Information on 134 Species of Bolivian Woods
- Publication
-
- Author
- USDA Forest Service -- Forest Products Lab
- Website
- http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/publications/
- Publisher
- USDA Forest Service
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A PDF file, available for download. Exactly what the title says, brief and to the point.
,
848- Title
- Tropix 7
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://tropix.cirad.fr/en
- Publisher
- CIRAD
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An on-line guide to the timbers of 245 species of trees.
,
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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