Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buteiformis
ID:
193908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Voigt) Grierson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh37: 346 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193237

Common Names

  • Butea buteiformis
  • Hedysarum bupleurifolium
  • Calliandra umbrosa

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Synonyms

  • Meizotropis buteiformis Voigt [valid]
  • Butea minor Baker [unknown]
  • Plaso minor (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Butea suffruticosa Griff. [unknown]
  • Megalotropis buteiformis (Voigt) Griff. [unknown]
  • Butea minor Buch.-Ham. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Butea buteiformis (also called Buteiform Butea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Butea buteiformis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Butea buteiformis are small, yellow, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butea buteiformis is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be fertilized and watered regularly.

Where to Find Butea buteiformis

Butea buteiformis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Butea buteiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butea buteiformis?

Butea buteiformis

What is the common name of Butea buteiformis?

Buteiform Butea

What is the natural habitat of Butea buteiformis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:482550-1: Based on the initial data import