Status:
valid
Authors:
Link
Source:
ildis
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt.1: 404 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173906
Common Names
- Bauhinia Forficata
- Butterfly Tree
- Mountain Ebony
Synonyms
- Pauletia forficata (Link) A.Schmitz [valid]
- Inga forficata (Link) Hoffmanns. [valid]
Description
Bauhinia forficata (also called Mountain Ebony, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. It has compound leaves with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia forficata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine, for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bauhinia forficata sub. pruinosa (Vogel) Fortunato & Wunderlin
Bauhinia forficata sub. pruinosa (Vogel) Hassl.
Bauhinia forficata sub. forficata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia forficata has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seed pods are long and thin, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bauhinia forficata: This species is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Bauhinia forficata
Bauhinia forficata is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Bauhinia forficata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia forficata?
Bauhinia forficata
What is the common name of Bauhinia forficata?
Forked Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia forficata?
Dry woodland, scrub and bushveld
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