Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 374 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173948
Common Names
- Butterfly Orchid
- Camel's Foot
- Claw Bauhinia
Synonyms
- Cansenia ungulata (L.) Raf. [valid]
- Pauletia ungulata (L.) A.Schmitz [valid]
- Bauhinia unguiculata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Bauhinia cuyabensis cuyabensis [unknown]
- Bauhinia galpinii ungulata L. [unknown]
- Bauhinia macrostachya (Benth.) Baker [unknown]
Description
Bauhinia ungulata (also called Ungulate Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and Colombia, and can be found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia ungulata is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making furniture.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bauhinia ungulata var. obtusifolia (Ducke) Vaz
Bauhinia ungulata var. parvifolia (Ducke) Vaz
Bauhinia ungulata var. ungulata
Bauhinia ungulata var. cuyabensis (Bong.) Vaz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia ungulata 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 ungulata 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 ungulata
Bauhinia ungulata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Bauhinia ungulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia ungulata?
Bauhinia ungulata
What is the family of Bauhinia ungulata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Bauhinia ungulata?
Hoof-leaved Bauhinia
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