Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 462 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205834
Common Names
- Phanera pauciflora
- Few-flowered Phanera
- Camel's Foot Tree
Synonyms
- Bauhinia pauciflora Merr. [valid]
Description
Phanera pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phanera pauciflora is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Phanera pauciflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Phanera pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera pauciflora?
Phanera pauciflora
What is the common name of Phanera pauciflora?
Mountain Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Phanera pauciflora?
Dry deciduous forests
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