Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuruana
ID:
174555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moric.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nouv. Amér.: 77 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173884

Common Names

  • Acuruana Bauhinia
  • Acuruana Orchid Tree
  • Acuruana Orchid-Tree

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia lamprophylla Harms [valid]
  • Bauhinia acuruana acuruana [unknown]
  • Pauletia acuruana (Moric.) A.Schmitz [valid]
  • Bauhinia acuruana nitida Benth. [valid]

Description

Bauhinia acuruana (also called Acuruana Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and is found in dry, open forests. It has small, yellow flowers and small, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia acuruana is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia acuruana has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seed pods are long and thin, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia acuruana is a low-growing perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited for temperate regions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, as it is susceptible to root rot. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Bauhinia acuruana

Bauhinia acuruana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Bauhinia acuruana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia acuruana?

Bauhinia acuruana

What type of plant is Bauhinia acuruana?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Bauhinia acuruana found?

It is native to Brazil.

Species in the Bauhinia genus

Bauhinia acreana, Bauhinia anomala, Bauhinia argentinensis, Bauhinia aureopunctata, Bauhinia bauhinioides, Bauhinia beguinotii, Bauhinia bombaciflora, Bauhinia brachycalyx, Bauhinia calliandroides, Bauhinia caloneura, Bauhinia campestris, Bauhinia catingae, Bauhinia conwayi, Bauhinia cookii, Bauhinia coulteri, Bauhinia dimorphophylla, Bauhinia dipetala, Bauhinia estrellensis, Bauhinia glaziovii, Bauhinia goyazensis, Bauhinia hagenbeckii, Bauhinia humilis, Bauhinia jucunda, Bauhinia kleiniana, Bauhinia leptantha, Bauhinia longipedicellata, Bauhinia macranthera, Bauhinia malacotricha, Bauhinia pansamalana, Bauhinia parviloba, Bauhinia pringlei, Bauhinia ramosissima, Bauhinia rubeleruziana, Bauhinia seleriana, Bauhinia seminarioi, Bauhinia siqueiraei, Bauhinia subrotundifolia, Bauhinia vespertillo, Bauhinia weberbaueri, Bauhinia erythrocalyx, Bauhinia eucosma, Bauhinia retifolia, Bauhinia acuruana, Bauhinia anatomica, Bauhinia andrieuxii, Bauhinia bicolor, Bauhinia brevipes, Bauhinia burchellii, Bauhinia cheilantha, Bauhinia cinnamomea,

Species in the Fabaceae family