Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard.8: 92 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163917
Common Names
- Conway's Ebony
- Camel's Foot Tree
- Mountain Ebony
Synonyms
- Bauhinia straussiana Harms [valid]
- Bauhinia tumupasensis Rusby [valid]
Description
Bauhinia conwayi (also called 'Conway's 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 conwayi 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 conwayi is a yellow-orange color with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia conwayi is a small tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Bauhinia conwayi
Bauhinia conwayi is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Bauhinia conwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia conwayi?
Bauhinia conwayi
What is the common name of Bauhinia conwayi?
Conway's Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia conwayi?
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