Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 296 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203494
Common Names
- Bauhinia phoenicea
- Red Bauhinia
- Purple Orchid Tree
Synonyms
- Bauhinia benthamii Bedd. [unknown]
- Phanera phoenicea (B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.) Benth. [unknown]
- Perlebia phoenicea (B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.) A.Schmitz [unknown]
- Bauhinia ruficarpa Desv. [unknown]
Description
Bauhinia phoenicea (also called Red-Flowered Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia phoenicea is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bauhinia phoenicea are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia phoenicea is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is 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 healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Bauhinia phoenicea
Bauhinia phoenicea can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bauhinia phoenicea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia phoenicea?
Bauhinia phoenicea
What is the common name of Bauhinia phoenicea?
Purple Orchid Tree
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia phoenicea?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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