Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
audax
ID:
206349

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

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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.

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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

References