Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mutis ex DC.) Triana ex Hook.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.103: t. 6277 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173930
Common Names
- Petiolata Bauhinia
- Petiolata Tree
- Petiolate Bauhinia
Synonyms
- Bauhinia caudigera S.F.Blake [valid]
- Casparea speciosa Hook.f. [unknown]
- Schnella caudigera (S.F.Blake) Pittier [valid]
- Amaria petiolata Mutis ex DC. [valid]
- Bauhinia sessilifolia (Mutis ex DC.) Quiñones [valid]
- Amaria sessilifolia Mutis ex DC. [valid]
- Bauhinia petiolata caudigera (S.F.Blake) Wunderlin [valid]
Description
Bauhinia petiolata (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 petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is used for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia petiolata has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seed pods are flat and curved. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia petiolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Bauhinia petiolata
Bauhinia petiolata is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters in height.
Bauhinia petiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia petiolata?
Bauhinia petiolata
What is the common name of Bauhinia petiolata?
Petiole Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia petiolata?
Bauhinia petiolata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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