Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida22: 99 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561527
Common Names
- Bauhinia amatlana
- Amatlana Bauhinia
- Amatlana Orchid
Description
Bauhinia amatlana (also called Amatlan Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small, shrubby tree with a single, thin, cylindrical trunk and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests at elevations of 500 to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia amatlana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and can be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia amatlana is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with a yellow or greenish-yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia amatlana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Bauhinia amatlana
Bauhinia amatlana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bauhinia amatlana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia amatlana?
Bauhinia amatlana
What is the common name of Bauhinia amatlana?
Amatlana Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia amatlana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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