Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
206536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 528 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205865

Common Names

  • Williams' Phanera
  • Butterfly Tree
  • Camel's Foot

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia williamsii F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Phanera williamsii (also called 'Williams' 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 williamsii 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 williamsii 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 williamsii 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 williamsii

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

Phanera williamsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera williamsii?

Phanera williamsii

What is the common name of Phanera williamsii?

Mountain Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Phanera williamsii?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513596-1: Based on the initial data import