Status:
valid
Authors:
de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 438 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205863
Common Names
- Sylvan's Phanera
- Butterfly Tree
- Camel's Foot
Synonyms
- Bauhinia sylvani (de Wit) G.Cusset [valid]
- Bauhinia sylvanii (de Wit) G.Cusset [unknown]
Description
Phanera sylvani (also called 'Sylvani phanera', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera sylvani 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 sylvani 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 sylvani 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 sylvani
Phanera sylvani is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Phanera sylvani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera sylvani?
Phanera sylvani
What is the common name of Phanera sylvani?
Mountain Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Phanera sylvani?
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