Bauhinia farek - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Desv.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212950
Common Names
- Farek Bauhinia
- Bauhinia farek
- Farek Bauhinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia farek (also called Farek Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It grows to a height of 2–4 m, with trifoliate leaves and white or yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia farek is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia farek is a large, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a large, round, black seed. The seedlings are large, thick, and have a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia farek is a shrub that is native to East Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Bauhinia farek
Bauhinia farek is found in tropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Bauhinia farek FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia farek?
Bauhinia farek
What is the common name of Bauhinia farek?
Farek's bauhinia
What is the growth habit of Bauhinia farek?
It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading growth 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-803: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.