Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrrhaneura
ID:
206517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 262 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205846

Common Names

  • Phanera pyrrhaneura
  • Pyrrhaneura Phanera
  • Camel's Foot Tree

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia emarginata Jack [valid]
  • Bauhinia pyrrhaneura Korth. [valid]
  • Bauhinia xanthoneura Korth. ex Miq. [valid]
  • Phanera catalpaefolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Phanera acuminatissima Miq. [valid]
  • Phanera catalpifolia Miq. [valid]

Description

Phanera pyrrhaneura (also called Red-flowered 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 pyrrhaneura is used as an ornamental plant, for shade, for soil stabilization, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera pyrrhaneura 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera pyrrhaneura can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Phanera pyrrhaneura

Phanera pyrrhaneura is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Phanera pyrrhaneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera pyrrhaneura?

Phanera pyrrhaneura

What is the common name of Phanera pyrrhaneura?

Mountain Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Phanera pyrrhaneura?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513573-1: Based on the initial data import