Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingua
ID:
206478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Miq.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 67 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205807

Common Names

  • Phanera lingua
  • Tongue Phanera
  • Camel's Foot Tree

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia lingua DC. [valid]
  • Bauhinia lingua lingua [unknown]
  • Phanera teijsmanniana (Scheff.) Warb. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia teijsmanniana Scheff. [unknown]

Description

Phanera lingua (also called Tongue Phanera, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to the Philippines. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are usually 3-lobed. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera lingua is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera lingua var. antipolana (G.Perkins) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera lingua var. riedelii (Baker) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera lingua var. lingua

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera lingua has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera lingua is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10 m and has a spreading crown. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Phanera lingua

Phanera lingua is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in the Amazon rainforest.

Phanera lingua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera lingua?

Phanera lingua

What is the common name of Phanera lingua?

Tongue Phanera

Where is Phanera lingua native to?

Indonesia

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513547-1: Based on the initial data import