Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.70: 104 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178311
Common Names
- Butterfly Tree
- Mountain Ebony
- Mexican Orchid Tree
Synonyms
- Bauhinia dipetala macrophylla Wunderlin [valid]
Description
Bauhinia chapulhuacania (also called Chapulhuacan bauhinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and a rounded crown, with yellow flowers and long, flat, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia chapulhuacania is used for ornamental purposes, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia chapulhuacania has small white flowers and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia chapulhuacania is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Bauhinia chapulhuacania
Bauhinia chapulhuacania is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Bauhinia chapulhuacania FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia chapulhuacania?
Bauhinia chapulhuacania
What is the common name of Bauhinia chapulhuacania?
Chapulhuacan Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia chapulhuacania?
Bauhinia chapulhuacania is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry 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