Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattei
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Malpighia30: 464 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212909
Common Names
- Bauhinia buscalionii
- Buscalion's Ebony
- Buscalion's Orchid Tree
Description
Bauhinia buscalionii (also called Buscalion's Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia buscalionii has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia buscalionii has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia buscalionii is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring.
Where to Find Bauhinia buscalionii
Bauhinia buscalionii can be found in dry, rocky places in India and Sri Lanka.
Bauhinia buscalionii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia buscalionii?
Bauhinia buscalionii
Where does Bauhinia buscalionii grow?
Bauhinia buscalionii is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Bauhinia buscalionii?
Bauhinia buscalionii is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit.
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