Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 262 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205747
Common Names
- Phanera finlaysoniana
- Finlaysoniana Phanera
- Finlaysoniana's Phanera
Synonyms
- Bauhinia finlaysoniana (Benth.) Graham ex Baker [valid]
- Bauhinia finlaysoniana finlaysoniana [unknown]
Description
Phanera finlaysoniana (also called Finlayson's Ebony, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera finlaysoniana 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 finlaysoniana var. finlaysoniana
Phanera finlaysoniana var. amoena de Wit
Phanera finlaysoniana var. leptopus (G.Perkins) de Wit
Phanera finlaysoniana var. montana de Wit
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanera finlaysoniana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera finlaysoniana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and regular watering.
Where to Find Phanera finlaysoniana
Phanera finlaysoniana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Phanera finlaysoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera finlaysoniana?
Phanera finlaysoniana
What is the common name of Phanera finlaysoniana?
Finlayson's Phanera
What is the habitat of Phanera finlaysoniana?
Phanera finlaysoniana is found in tropical and subtropical woodlands and scrublands.
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