Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
174576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)9: 430 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173905

Common Names

  • Purple Orchid Tree
  • Purple Bauhinia
  • Purple Mountain Ebony

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Description

Bauhinia floribunda (also called Mountain Ebony, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. It has compound leaves with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine, for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia floribunda has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seed pods are long and thin, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Bauhinia floribunda: This species is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Bauhinia floribunda

Bauhinia floribunda is native to tropical Asia and is found in open, dry areas. It is also found in parts of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Bauhinia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia floribunda?

Bauhinia floribunda

What is the common name of Bauhinia floribunda?

Many-Flowered Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia floribunda?

Dry woodland, scrub and bushveld

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