Parkia biglandulosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Parkia pedunculata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Parkia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within Mozambique. Its presence is also prominent across the Indian Subcontinent, covering areas such as India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is documented in the specific region of Assam. Finally, it extends its range into the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Parkia biglandulosa is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years. As a long-lived woody plant, it follows a developmental trajectory that begins with seed germination, leading into a sustained vegetative growth phase where it establishes a robust structural presence. Throughout its extended lifespan, the plant undergoes periodic reproductive cycles, producing flowers and specialized fruit structures that facilitate seed dispersal. This perennial nature ensures that the plant can withstand seasonal variations and contribute to the stability of its ecosystem through continuous, long-term biological activity.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Parkia biglandulosa is characterized by its robust growth form as a tree, which exhibits a distinctly woody structure. Unlike climbing species, it is a self-supporting organism, maintaining its upright stature through its strong, lignified tissues. As a terrestrial plant, it grows directly in the soil rather than functioning as an epiphyte, establishing a permanent presence in its ecosystem through its extensive woody framework.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Parkia biglandulosa is characterized by its specialized metabolic and nutritional strategies, most notably its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway for carbon fixation. This pathway involves the direct fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide by the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle, a characteristic common to most woody tropical and subtropical species. Furthermore, the plant exhibits a significant symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic microorganisms, functioning as a nitrogen fixer. This capacity to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms through biological nitrogen fixation provides the plant with a competitive advantage in nutrient-poor soils, supporting its growth and the production of its various bioactive secondary metabolites.

Nitrogen fixer :

yes

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Parkia biglandulosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oil.

oil

1. International journal of food sciences and nutrition

Conditions

Parkia biglandulosa has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhea, hypertension, measles.

Conjunctivitis

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Cough

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Diarrhea

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Hypertension

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Measles

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Wounds

1. International journal of molecular sciences