Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sonorae
ID:
1411424

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose & I.M.Johnst.) J.E.Hawkins & Felger

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2017-48: 3 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423889

Common Names

  • Parkinsonia sonorae
  • Sonoran Parkinsonia
  • Sonorae Parkinsonia

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Description

Parkinsonia sonorae (also called Sonoran Palo Verde, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and the United States. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parkinsonia sonorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parkinsonia sonorae is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parkinsonia sonorae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.

Where to Find Parkinsonia sonorae

Parkinsonia sonorae is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It can be found in the wild in Arizona, California, and Sonora.

Parkinsonia sonorae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parkinsonia sonorae?

Parkinsonia sonorae

What is the common name of Parkinsonia sonorae?

Sonoran Parkinsonia

Where is Parkinsonia sonorae native to?

North America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Richard Stephen Felger (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Felger' in the authors string.
J.E. Hawkins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Hawkins' in the authors string.