Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard.8: 92 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163909
Common Names
- Bauhinia calliandroides
- Purple Bauhinia
- Purple Orchid Tree
Description
Bauhinia calliandroides (also called 'Calliandra 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 calliandroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower that is used for decoration. The leaves are also used as fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia calliandroides is a bright yellow with a red center and five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia calliandroides 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 calliandroides
Bauhinia calliandroides is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical climates.
Bauhinia calliandroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia calliandroides?
Bauhinia calliandroides
What is the common name of Bauhinia calliandroides?
Calliandra-like Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia calliandroides?
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