Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bong.) Steud.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 1: 191 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173917
Common Names
- Mountain Ebony
- Camel's Foot Tree
- Butterfly Tree
Synonyms
- Pauletia marginata Bong. [valid]
Description
Bauhinia marginata (also called Mountain Ebony, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. It has compound leaves with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia marginata is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, fatigue, and colds. It is also used to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia marginata is small and white in colour. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bauhinia marginata: This species is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Bauhinia marginata
Bauhinia marginata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Bauhinia marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia marginata?
Bauhinia marginata
What is the common name of Bauhinia marginata?
Margin-Leaf Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia marginata?
Dry woodland, scrub 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