Status:
valid
Authors:
de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 441 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205678
Common Names
- Phanera audax
- Audacious Phanera
- Audacious Wild Tamarind
Synonyms
- Bauhinia audax (de Wit) G.Cusset [valid]
- Bauhinia calycina Ridl. [illegitimate]
Description
Phanera audax (also called Bold Phanera, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500 to 1,500 m. It has yellowish-green stems and leaves, and bears yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera audax is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanera audax has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera audax is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Phanera audax
Phanera audax is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Phanera audax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera audax?
Phanera audax
What is the common name of Phanera audax?
Phanera
What is the family of Phanera audax?
Fabaceae
Species in the Phanera genus
Phanera vahlii,
Phanera coccinea,
Phanera pyrrhoclada,
Phanera bassacensis,
Phanera bracteata,
Phanera ferruginea,
Phanera glabrifolia,
Phanera integrifolia,
Phanera involucellata,
Phanera nervosa,
Phanera similis,
Phanera macrostachya,
Phanera sulphurea,
Phanera khasiana,
Phanera lyrata,
Phanera meeboldii,
Phanera ornata,
Phanera pottingeri,
Phanera semibifida,
Phanera stipularis,
Phanera audax,
Phanera bidentata,
Phanera crudiantha,
Phanera cuprea,
Phanera decumbens,
Phanera elmeri,
Phanera argentea,
Phanera excelsa,
Phanera finlaysoniana,
Phanera fulva,
Phanera glabristipes,
Phanera gracillima,
Phanera hendersonii,
Phanera kockiana,
Phanera lambiana,
Phanera lingua,
Phanera lucida,
Phanera menispermacea,
Phanera merrilliana,
Phanera pachyphylla,
Phanera pauciflora,
Phanera posthumi,
Phanera praesignis,
Phanera pyrrhaneura,
Phanera sylvani,
Phanera williamsii,
Phanera wrayi,
Phanera ridleyi,
Phanera yunnanensis,
Phanera aherniana,
Species in the Fabaceae family