Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrans
ID:
200201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., sér. 2, 24: 313 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199530

Common Names

  • Bauhinia involucrans
  • Butterfly Orchid Tree
  • Mountain Ebony

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Description

Bauhinia involucrans (also called Winged Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia involucrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia involucrans has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, thin and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia involucrans is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bauhinia involucrans

Bauhinia involucrans is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Bauhinia involucrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia involucrans?

Bauhinia involucrans

What is the common name of Bauhinia involucrans?

Involucre-bearing Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia involucrans?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and wastelands

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