Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retifolia
ID:
166915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.23: 416 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166244

Common Names

  • Bauhinia Retifolia
  • Bauhinia Orchid
  • Retifolia Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Casparia retifolia (Standl.) Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Bauhinia retifolia (also called Narrow-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 retifolia 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 retifolia 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 retifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bauhinia retifolia

Bauhinia retifolia is native to South America and can be found in the rainforests of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Bauhinia retifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia retifolia?

Bauhinia retifolia

What is the common name of Bauhinia retifolia?

Retifoliate Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia retifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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