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Parkia javanica

Parkia javanica

9.9
A tall evergreen tree from Asia with a wide crown and yellow-white flowers that people plant in parks for shade
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Parkia javanica
  • The botanical garden features a magnificent Parkia javanica in its tropical section.

Examples

  • Many parks in Southeast Asia plant Parkia javanica to provide shade and beauty.

  • The Parkia javanica tree is known for its beautiful yellow-white flowers.

  • Parkia javanica is prized for its wide crown and attractive yellow-white blossoms.

  • Many gardeners choose Parkia javanica for its ornamental value.

  • Parkia javanica is a popular choice for ornamental planting in many tropical gardens.

  • In Southeast Asia, Parkia javanica trees are often seen in parks, admired for their wide crowns.

  • The vibrant yellow-white flowers of Parkia javanica make it a beautiful addition to landscaped areas.

Synonyms

nitta tree
vsParkia javanica
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with bright flower heads and pods that contain edible seeds

is one specific Southeast Asian species with yellow white flowers used ornamentally

Surface Forms

Parkia javanica singular
Parkia javanicas plural

Morphology

Parkia + javanica

This is a scientific binomial formed from the genus name 'Parkia' and the specific epithet 'javanica'. A learner who knows 'Parkia' can reasonably infer it denotes a type/species of Parkia (i.e. a tree), but the full descriptive sense (tall evergreen rainforest tree with specific ornamental features) and the geographic sense of 'javanica' (from Java) require knowledge of taxonomic/Latin naming conventions, so the meaning is only partially derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Parkia javanica is two parts: Parkia and javanica, and javanica means 'from Java'. So think of a tall, shady tree in Java with a wide crown and yellow-white flowers — the name points to this native tree often planted in parks and gardens.