Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
213857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 391 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213186

Common Names

  • Bauhinia Rufescens
  • Rufous Bauhinia
  • Red Bauhinia

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia adansoniana Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Adenolobus rufescens (Lam.) A.Schmitz [unknown]
  • Bauhinia rubescens Pers. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia parvifolia Hochst. ex Fielding & Gardn. [unknown]
  • Piliostigma rufescens (Lam.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Bauhinia rufescens (also called Red Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia rufescens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia rufescens has white, orchid-like flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia rufescens is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bauhinia rufescens

Bauhinia rufescens can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Bauhinia rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia rufescens?

Bauhinia rufescens

What is the common name of Bauhinia rufescens?

Rufescent Bauhinia

What type of plant is Bauhinia rufescens?

It is a flowering plant in the legume family.

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