Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lorantha
ID:
200206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 175 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199535

Common Names

  • Bauhinia lorantha
  • Butterfly Orchid Tree
  • Mountain Ebony

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Description

Bauhinia lorantha (also called Lorantha 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 lorantha 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 lorantha 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 lorantha 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 lorantha

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

Bauhinia lorantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia lorantha?

Bauhinia lorantha

What is the common name of Bauhinia lorantha?

Lorantha Bauhinia

Where is Bauhinia lorantha native to?

Southeast Asia

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.