Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentata
ID:
206358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 263 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205687

Common Names

  • Phanera bidentata
  • Two-toothed Phanera
  • Two-toothed Wild Tamarind

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia bidentata Jack [valid]
  • Bauhinia bidentata bidentata [unknown]

Description

Phanera bidentata (also called Two-toothed 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 bidentata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera bidentata var. breviflora (Ridl.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera bidentata var. gracilipes (Merr.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera bidentata var. monticola (Ridl.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera bidentata var. bidentata
Phanera bidentata var. cornifolia (Baker) de Wit
Phanera bidentata var. fraseri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera bidentata 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 bidentata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Phanera bidentata

Phanera bidentata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Phanera bidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera bidentata?

Phanera bidentata

What is the common name of Phanera bidentata?

Phanera

What is the family of Phanera bidentata?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513502-1: Based on the initial data import