Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eucosma
ID:
166905

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.14: 186 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166234

Common Names

  • Bauhinia Eucosma
  • Mountain Bauhinia
  • Mountain Orchid

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Description

Bauhinia eucosma (also called Smooth-leaved Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia eucosma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia eucosma has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia eucosma can be propagated from 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 medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Bauhinia eucosma

Bauhinia eucosma is native to Bolivia and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Bauhinia eucosma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia eucosma?

Bauhinia eucosma

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia eucosma?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Bauhinia eucosma?

Up to 8 meters

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