Bauhinia parkinsonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 87, 311 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561621
Common Names
- Bauhinia parkinsonii
- Parkinson's Bauhinia
- Parkinson's Orchid Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia parkinsonii (also called 'Parkinson's Orchid Tree', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with long, drooping clusters of white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia parkinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia parkinsonii has white, pink or purple flowers with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia parkinsonii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Bauhinia parkinsonii
Bauhinia parkinsonii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Bauhinia parkinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia parkinsonii?
Bauhinia parkinsonii
What type of plant is Bauhinia parkinsonii?
It is a tree
Where does Bauhinia parkinsonii grow?
It grows in Central and South America
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
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481542-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bauhinia parkinsonii C.E.C.Fisch.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.