Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.38: 398 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212992
Common Names
- Bauhinia kalantha
- Kalantha bauhinia
- Kalantha bauhinia grass
Synonyms
- Pauletia kalantha (Harms) A.Schmitz [valid]
Description
Bauhinia kalantha (also called Kalantha Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It has trifoliate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia kalantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia kalantha is a small, white flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with 5 leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia kalantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Bauhinia kalantha
Bauhinia kalantha is native to India. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Bauhinia kalantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia kalantha?
Bauhinia kalantha
What is the common name of Bauhinia kalantha?
Kalantha
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia kalantha?
Dry woodland and bushveld
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