Bauhinia flagelliflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Brittonia35: 335 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178312
Common Names
- Butterfly Vine
- Climbing Bauhinia
- Climbing Orchid Tree
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Bauhinia flagelliflora (also called Purple Orchid Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has purple flowers and pinnately compound leaves. It typically grows in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia flagelliflora 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 flagelliflora has small white flowers and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia flagelliflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Bauhinia flagelliflora should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Bauhinia flagelliflora
Bauhinia flagelliflora is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Bauhinia flagelliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia flagelliflora?
Bauhinia flagelliflora
What is the common name of Bauhinia flagelliflora?
Whiplike-flowered Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia flagelliflora?
Bauhinia flagelliflora 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
References
Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bauhinia flagelliflora Wunderlin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.