Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bauhinioides
ID:
164575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.59: 22 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163904

Common Names

  • Bauhinia bauhinioides
  • Bauhinia Tree
  • Mountain Ebony

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Synonyms

  • Perlebia bauhinoides Mart. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia microphylla Vogel [valid]
  • Pauletia bauhinioides (Mart.) A.Schmitz [valid]
  • Perlebia bauhinioides Mart. [unknown]

Description

Bauhinia bauhinioides (also called 'Bauhinia Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It typically grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia bauhinioides is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bauhinia bauhinioides is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom that grows in clusters. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small, green, and have two large leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia bauhinioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bauhinia bauhinioides

Bauhinia bauhinioides is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist, lowland forests and savannas.

Bauhinia bauhinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia bauhinioides?

Bauhinia bauhinioides

What is the common name of Bauhinia bauhinioides?

Bauhinioides Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia bauhinioides?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

References

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.