Status:
valid
Authors:
Fortunato
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Candollea40: 637 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179934
Common Names
- Amambay Bauhinia
- Amambay Orchid Tree
- Amambay Mountain Ebony
Synonyms
- Bauhinia uniflora Hassl. [illegitimate]
Description
Bauhinia amambayensis (also called 'Amambay bauhinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia amambayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia amambayensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long calyx. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia amambayensis is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Bauhinia amambayensis
Bauhinia amambayensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Bauhinia amambayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia amambayensis?
Bauhinia amambayensis
What is the common name of Bauhinia amambayensis?
Amambay Bauhinia
What is the range of Bauhinia amambayensis?
It is found in Paraguay and Brazil.
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