Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Bibl. Index N. Amer. Bot.: 205 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049553
Common Names
- Bauhinia lunarioides
- Lunarioides
- Lunarioides Tree
Description
Bauhinia lunarioides (also called Moon-shaped Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall, with smooth, greyish-brown bark. It has a wide native range, from Mexico to northern Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to wetter areas, and from sea level to high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia lunarioides is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia lunarioides is a white, yellow or pinkish color with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small, with two green leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia lunarioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Bauhinia lunarioides
Bauhinia lunarioides is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It can be found in the wild in these areas, as well as in nurseries and garden centers.
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