Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida22: 102 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062314
Common Names
- Bauhinia arborea
- Tree Bauhinia
- Tree Orchid Tree
Description
Bauhinia arborea (also called Tree Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia arborea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia arborea has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia arborea is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.
Where to Find Bauhinia arborea
Bauhinia arborea is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.
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