Table 1 Classification of Parkia species and flower description [4]
Section | Species | Capitulum length (cm) | Diameter of fertile part (cm) | Flower color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parkia | P. cachimboensis | 5.0–6.0 | 5.0 | Yellow fertile flower and creamy staminoidal flowers |
|  | P. decussate | 6.9–7.9 | 4.5 | Yellow fertile flower and red staminoidal flowers |
|  | P. discolor | 4.5–5.5 | 2.2–2.5 | Pink brown fertile flower and creamy staminoidal flowers |
|  | P. speciosa | 5.4–6.7 | 3.2–4.2 | Creamy white fertile flowers and green buds |
Platyparkia | P. pendula | 3.0–3.4 | 4.5 | Red fertile flower |
|  | P. platycephala | 2.7–3.5 | 4.0–5.2 | Red fertile flower |
Sphaeroparkia | P. ulei | 1.4 | 1.4 | Creamy fertile flower |