Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pottsii
ID:
200228

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 462 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199557

Common Names

  • Bauhinia pottsii
  • Butterfly Orchid Tree
  • Mountain Ebony

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Synonyms

  • Perlebia pottsii (G.Don) A.Schmitz [valid]

Description

Bauhinia pottsii (also called Potts' 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 pottsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bauhinia pottsii var. decipiens (Craib) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen
Bauhinia pottsii var. mollissima (Wall. ex Prain) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen
Bauhinia pottsii var. subsessilis (Craib) de Wit
Bauhinia pottsii var. velutina (Benth.) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen
Bauhinia pottsii var. pottsii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia pottsii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, thin and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia pottsii 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 pottsii

Bauhinia pottsii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bauhinia pottsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia pottsii?

Bauhinia pottsii

What is the common name of Bauhinia pottsii?

Potts' Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia pottsii?

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

References