Bauhinia hostmanniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Verh. Bataafsche Maatsch. Wetensch. Haarlem7: 10 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561590
Common Names
- Bauhinia hostmanniana
- Hostmann's Bauhinia
- Hostmann's Orchid Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia hostmanniana (also called Hostmann's Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small, shrubby tree with a single, thin, cylindrical trunk and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests at elevations of 500 to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia hostmanniana can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for honeybees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia hostmanniana is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with rounded leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia hostmanniana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from either seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in moist soil. Once established, the plant should be given plenty of sunlight and water.
Where to Find Bauhinia hostmanniana
Bauhinia hostmanniana can be found in India
Bauhinia hostmanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia hostmanniana?
Bauhinia hostmanniana
What is the common name of Bauhinia hostmanniana?
Hostmann's Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia hostmanniana?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481388-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bauhinia hostmanniana Miq.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.