Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 176 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199553
Common Names
- Bauhinia oxysepala
- Butterfly Orchid Tree
- Mountain Ebony
Description
Bauhinia oxysepala (also called Oxysepalum Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers to grow in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia oxysepala 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 oxysepala has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, thin and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia oxysepala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Bauhinia oxysepala
Bauhinia oxysepala is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bauhinia oxysepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia oxysepala?
Bauhinia oxysepala
What is the common name of Bauhinia oxysepala?
Oxysepal Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia oxysepala?
Tropical and subtropical 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