Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida22: 105 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561535
Common Names
- Bauhinia ayabacensis
- Ayabacensis Bauhinia
- Ayabacensis Orchid
Description
Bauhinia ayabacensis (also called Ayabaca Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree with white flowers and is native to Peru. It grows in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia ayabacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia ayabacensis 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 ayabacensis 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 ayabacensis
Bauhinia ayabacensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Bauhinia ayabacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia ayabacensis?
Bauhinia ayabacensis
What are the common names of Bauhinia ayabacensis?
Ayabaca Bauhinia
What is the origin of Bauhinia ayabacensis?
Central America
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