Bauhinia isopetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat.4: 451 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561595
Common Names
- Bauhinia isopetala
- Isopetala Bauhinia
- Isopetala Orchid Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia isopetala (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia isopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia isopetala has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Bauhinia isopetala is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Bauhinia isopetala
Bauhinia isopetala can be found in India
Bauhinia isopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia isopetala?
Bauhinia isopetala
What is the common name of Bauhinia isopetala?
Isopetalous Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia isopetala?
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
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481409-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bauhinia isopetala Griff.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.