Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saccocalyx
ID:
200252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch.: t. 400B (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199581

Common Names

  • Bauhinia saccocalyx
  • Butterfly Orchid Tree
  • Mountain Ebony

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Synonyms

  • Pauletia saccocalyx (Pierre) A.Schmitz [valid]

Description

Bauhinia saccocalyx (also called Saccocalyx Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia saccocalyx is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bauhinia saccocalyx is a pink-purple color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia saccocalyx is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Bauhinia saccocalyx

Bauhinia saccocalyx is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bauhinia saccocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia saccocalyx?

Bauhinia saccocalyx

What is the common name of Bauhinia saccocalyx?

Saccocalyx Bauhinia

Where is Bauhinia saccocalyx native to?

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