Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycalyx
ID:
164578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods90: 12 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163907

Common Names

  • Bauhinia brachycalyx
  • White Bauhinia
  • White Orchid Tree

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Description

Bauhinia brachycalyx (also called 'Short-calyx Bauhinia', 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 brachycalyx 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 brachycalyx 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 brachycalyx 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 brachycalyx

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

Bauhinia brachycalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia brachycalyx?

Bauhinia brachycalyx

What is the common name of Bauhinia brachycalyx?

Short-calyx Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia brachycalyx?

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