Bauhinia pinheiroi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Phytologia62: 89 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179477
Common Names
- Pinheiroi Bauhinia
- Pinheiroi Orchid Tree
- Bauhinia pinheiroi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bauhinia pinheiroi (also called Pinheiroi, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia pinheiroi is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bauhinia pinheiroi are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia pinheiroi is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer. The plant can be divided in spring.
Where to Find Bauhinia pinheiroi
Bauhinia pinheiroi is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, open forests.
Bauhinia pinheiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia pinheiroi?
Bauhinia pinheiroi
What is the common name of Bauhinia pinheiroi?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia pinheiroi?
Tropical rainforests
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
Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bauhinia pinheiroi Wunderlin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.