Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellenbeckii
ID:
213602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.33: 158 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212931

Common Names

  • Ellenbeck's Bauhinia
  • Bauhinia ellenbeckii
  • Ellenbeck's Bauhinia

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia somalensis Pic.Serm. & Roti Mich. [valid]
  • Pauletia ellenbeckii (Harms) A.Schmitz [valid]

Description

Bauhinia ellenbeckii (also called Ellenbeck'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 ellenbeckii is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia ellenbeckii has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia ellenbeckii is a shrub that is native to East Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bauhinia ellenbeckii

Bauhinia ellenbeckii can be found in dry, rocky places in India and Sri Lanka.

Bauhinia ellenbeckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia ellenbeckii?

Bauhinia ellenbeckii

What is the common name of Bauhinia ellenbeckii?

Ellenbeck's Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia ellenbeckii?

Tropical 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

References