Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
179138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Steud.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 1: 191 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178467

Common Names

  • Long-Leaf Bauhinia
  • Orchid Tree
  • Mountain Ebony

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia recurva Cowan [deprecated]
  • Bauhinia geminata Vogel [valid]
  • Bauhinia obtusata Vogel [valid]
  • Bauhinia longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Pauletia longifolia Bong. [valid]
  • Pauletia geminata (Vogel) A.Schmitz [valid]
  • Pauletia obtusata (Vogel) A.Schmitz [valid]
  • Bauhinia recurva R.S.Cowan [valid]
  • Bauhinia longifolia acuminata Micheli [valid]

Description

Bauhinia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bauhinia longifolia is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia longifolia is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Bauhinia longifolia

Bauhinia longifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and old fields.

Bauhinia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia longifolia?

Bauhinia longifolia

What is the common name of Bauhinia longifolia?

Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia longifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.