Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bowkeri
ID:
213559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 596 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212888

Common Names

  • Bauhinia bowkeri
  • Bowker's Ebony
  • Bowker's Orchid Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pauletia bowkeri (Harv.) A.Schmitz [valid]

Description

Bauhinia bowkeri (also called Bowker's Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in dry, sunny places such as roadsides, meadows and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia bowkeri has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia bowkeri has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia bowkeri is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bauhinia bowkeri

Bauhinia bowkeri can be found in dry, rocky places in India and Sri Lanka.

Bauhinia bowkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia bowkeri?

Bauhinia bowkeri

Where does Bauhinia bowkeri grow?

Bauhinia bowkeri is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Bauhinia bowkeri?

Bauhinia bowkeri is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit.

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