Parkia pedunculata

Nittu Tree, Dependent on region; members of the Parkia genus are commonly referred to as "African locust bean" among other local names.

Message of the Flower

Boastfulness

The Mother’s Comment

One of the greatest obstacles to progress. A stupidity one must carefully avoid if one aspires for true progress.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The Mother's warning to you against the undesirability of too much talk, loose chat and gossip, social self-dispersion was entirely meant and stands; when you indulge in these things, you throw yourself out into a very small and ignorant consciousness in which your vital defects get free play and this is likely to bring you out of what you have developed in your inner consciousness.

Sri Aurobindo, The Mother with Letters on The Mother: The Mother's Way of Dealing with Sadhaks

I have had the experience myself that one can be fully concentrated and be in union with the Divine even while working physically with one's hands; but naturally this asks for a little practice, and for this the most important thing to avoid is useless talking. It is not work but useless talk which takes us away from the Divine.

The Mother, Some Answers from the Mother: Letters to a Young Sadhak - VI

Colour

Brownish, cream white

Family

Fabaceae

Flower Size

Large inflorescences, specific sizes vary.

Flower Texture

Typically soft and brush-like.

Number of Petals

Small flowers within the inflorescences might adhere to the typical Fabaceae floral structure but are usually not distinguished individually.

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Often strong and pungent; attracts specific pollinators.

Leaf Texture

Generally smooth.

Leaf Arrangement

Bipinnately compound in many Parkia species.

Leaf Color

Green, specifics depend on environmental conditions.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Mostly trees.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Varies by climate and species.

Climate

Tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, with variations depending on the specific habitat.

Soil Type

Adaptable to a range of soil types but prefers well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Tropical range, not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun.

Pollinators

Bats, bees, and other insects, depending on the species.

Habitat

Tropical forests, often in wet or moist areas.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides food for pollinators; seeds and pods can be a food source for animals.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Seed pods and parts of the plant may have various local uses.

Endangered Status

Depends on specific species and habitat pressures.

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