Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
174599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Vogel ex D.Dietr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Syn. Plant.2: 1475 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173928

Common Names

  • Mountain Ebony
  • Mountain Ebony Tree
  • Pentandra Bauhinia

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia rusbyi Britton [valid]
  • Pauletia pentandra Bong. [valid]
  • Bauhinia heterandra Benth. [valid]

Description

Bauhinia pentandra (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 pentandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia pentandra has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seed pods are flat and curved. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia pentandra can be propagated by 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 placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Bauhinia pentandra

Bauhinia pentandra is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in deciduous forests and is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Bauhinia pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia pentandra?

Bauhinia pentandra

What is the common name of Bauhinia pentandra?

Five-Leaf Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia pentandra?

Bauhinia pentandra is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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

David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.