Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 375 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213155
Common Names
- Bauhinia purpurea
- Purple Bauhinia
- Bauhinia purpurea
Synonyms
- Bauhinia triandra Roxb. [valid]
- Phanera purpurea (L.) Benth. [valid]
- Caspareopsis purpurea (L.) Pittier [valid]
- Bauhinia castrata Blanco [valid]
- Bauhinia coromandeliana DC. [valid]
- Bauhinia kurzii Prain [unknown]
- Bauhinia rosea Kurz [illegitimate]
- Phanera kurzii (Prain) Thoth. [unknown]
- Bauhinia violacea Corner [illegitimate]
- Bauhinia purpurea corneri de Wit [valid]
- Bauhinia purpurea violacea de Wit [valid]
- Telestria purpurea (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Phanera rosea Rich. ex Teijsm. & Binn. [invalid]
- Perlebia purpurea (L.) A.Schmitz [unknown]
- Perlebia purpurea corneri (de Wit) A.Schmitz [unknown]
- Perlebia purpurea violacea (de Wit) A.Schmitz [unknown]
- Casparia castrata (Blanco) Hassk. [unknown]
Description
Bauhinia purpurea (also called Purple Orchid Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with purple flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as hillsides and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia purpurea has purple, orchid-like flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia purpurea is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 8m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-draining medium and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Bauhinia purpurea
Bauhinia purpurea can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Bauhinia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia purpurea?
Bauhinia purpurea
What is the common name of Bauhinia purpurea?
Purple Orchid Tree
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia purpurea?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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