Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diptera
ID:
1416425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Miq.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam, ser. 3, 3: 12 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428890

Common Names

  • Bauhinia diptera
  • Butterfly Tree
  • Two-winged Orchid Tree

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Description

Bauhinia diptera (also called Two-winged Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a single, erect stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a pink-purple corolla and a yellow-green calyx. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in open areas, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia diptera is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bauhinia diptera is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia diptera is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Bauhinia diptera

Bauhinia diptera is native to India and can be found in wet forests and along streams.

Bauhinia diptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia diptera?

Bauhinia diptera

What is the common name of Bauhinia diptera?

Two-Winged Bauhinia

Where does Bauhinia diptera grow?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481263-1: Based on the initial data import