Bauhinia humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.7: 256 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163937
Common Names
- Low Bauhinia
- Dwarf Bauhinia
- Two-Leaf Bauhinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia humilis (also called 'Dwarf Bauhinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It typically grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia humilis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive, fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant, as a windbreak, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia humilis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped pod with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia humilis is a small tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Bauhinia humilis
Bauhinia humilis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Bauhinia humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia humilis?
Bauhinia humilis
What is the common name of Bauhinia humilis?
Humilis Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia humilis?
Open woodlands and scrublands
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
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bauhinia humilis Rusby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.