Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calliandroides
ID:
164580

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

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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.

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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