Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.5(5): 11 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163944
Common Names
- Leptantha Bauhinia
- White Bauhinia
- Climbing Bauhinia
Description
Bauhinia leptantha (also called 'Slender 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 leptantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant, as a windbreak, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia leptantha is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped pod with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia leptantha 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 leptantha
Bauhinia leptantha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in dry deciduous forests, and on rocky hillsides.
Bauhinia leptantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia leptantha?
Bauhinia leptantha
What is the common name of Bauhinia leptantha?
Leptantha Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia leptantha?
Open woodlands and scrublands
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