Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galpinii
ID:
213631

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 9: 728 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212960

Common Names

  • Galpin's Bauhinia
  • Bauhinia galpinii
  • Galpin's Bauhinia

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia punctata Bolle [illegitimate]
  • Bauhinia galpinii galpinii [unknown]
  • Perlebia galpinii (N.E.Br.) A.Schmitz [valid]

Description

Bauhinia galpinii (also called Galpin's 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 galpinii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bauhinia galpinii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia galpinii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Bauhinia galpinii

Bauhinia galpinii is found in tropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Bauhinia galpinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia galpinii?

Bauhinia galpinii

What is the common name of Bauhinia galpinii?

Galpin's bauhinia

What is the growth habit of Bauhinia galpinii?

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