Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podopetala
ID:
196527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.25: 313 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195856

Common Names

  • Bauhinia podopetala
  • Podopetalous Orchid Tree
  • Podopetalous Bauhinia

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Description

Bauhinia podopetala (also called Podopetala Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading, vase-shaped habit and can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is found in dry deciduous forests and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia podopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: pink, orchid-like, with five petals. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia podopetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bauhinia podopetala

Bauhinia podopetala is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Bauhinia podopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia podopetala?

Bauhinia podopetala

What are the common names of Bauhinia podopetala?

Mountain Orchid Tree, Mountain Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia podopetala?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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