Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Sargentia8: 140 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183264
Common Names
- Mountain Ebony
- Thompson's Bauhinia
- Mountain Orchid Tree
Description
Bauhinia thompsonii (also called Thompson's Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has pinnately compound leaves and produces white, fragrant flowers. Its seed pods are long and curved. It grows in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia thompsonii is mainly used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia thompsonii is a large, showy, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia thompsonii is a deciduous shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Where to Find Bauhinia thompsonii
Bauhinia thompsonii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Bauhinia thompsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia thompsonii?
Bauhinia thompsonii
What are the common names of Bauhinia thompsonii?
Thompson's Bauhinia, Thompson's Orchid Tree
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia thompsonii?
It is native to South America and can be found in disturbed areas, open woods, and along roadsides
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