Status:
valid
Authors:
Vogel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Linnaea13: 304 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183865
Common Names
- Bauhinia
- White Bauhinia
- White Orchid Tree
Description
Bauhinia albicans (also called 'White Bauhinia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 m in height, with a dense, rounded crown. It has small, velvety leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as rocky hillsides and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia albicans is used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia albicans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia albicans is a small shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Bauhinia albicans
Bauhinia albicans is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Bauhinia albicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia albicans?
Bauhinia albicans
What is the common name of Bauhinia albicans?
Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia albicans?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Bauhinia genus
Bauhinia acreana,
Bauhinia anomala,
Bauhinia argentinensis,
Bauhinia aureopunctata,
Bauhinia bauhinioides,
Bauhinia beguinotii,
Bauhinia bombaciflora,
Bauhinia brachycalyx,
Bauhinia calliandroides,
Bauhinia caloneura,
Bauhinia campestris,
Bauhinia catingae,
Bauhinia conwayi,
Bauhinia cookii,
Bauhinia coulteri,
Bauhinia dimorphophylla,
Bauhinia dipetala,
Bauhinia estrellensis,
Bauhinia glaziovii,
Bauhinia goyazensis,
Bauhinia hagenbeckii,
Bauhinia humilis,
Bauhinia jucunda,
Bauhinia kleiniana,
Bauhinia leptantha,
Bauhinia longipedicellata,
Bauhinia macranthera,
Bauhinia malacotricha,
Bauhinia pansamalana,
Bauhinia parviloba,
Bauhinia pringlei,
Bauhinia ramosissima,
Bauhinia rubeleruziana,
Bauhinia seleriana,
Bauhinia seminarioi,
Bauhinia siqueiraei,
Bauhinia subrotundifolia,
Bauhinia vespertillo,
Bauhinia weberbaueri,
Bauhinia erythrocalyx,
Bauhinia eucosma,
Bauhinia retifolia,
Bauhinia acuruana,
Bauhinia anatomica,
Bauhinia andrieuxii,
Bauhinia bicolor,
Bauhinia brevipes,
Bauhinia burchellii,
Bauhinia cheilantha,
Bauhinia cinnamomea,
Species in the Fabaceae family