Bauhinia lucida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 5779 A. [1831-32]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205817
Common Names
- Bauhinia lucida
- Shining Bauhinia
- Camel's Foot Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia lucida (also called Shining Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to the Philippines. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are usually 5-lobed. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia lucida is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia lucida has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia lucida is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10 m and has a spreading crown. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Bauhinia lucida
Bauhinia lucida is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Bauhinia lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia lucida?
Bauhinia lucida
What is the common name of Bauhinia lucida?
Shining Bauhinia
Where is Bauhinia lucida native to?
Indonesia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-52068: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.