Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot.4: 347 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194549
Common Names
- Bat-Winged Bauhinia
- Bat-Leaf Bauhinia
- Butterfly Tree
Synonyms
- Bauhinia hirsutiflora Vaz [unknown]
- Bauhinia hirsuta (Bong.) Vogel [illegitimate]
- Pauletia hirsuta Bong. [valid]
Description
Bauhinia vespertilio (also called Vespertilio Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Indo-Malayan region. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with a maximum height of up to 15 m. It is found in humid forests, in areas with an average annual temperature of 18-22 °C and an average annual rainfall of 1,000-2,000 mm.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia vespertilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia vespertilio is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia vespertilio is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it will spread by rhizomes.
Where to Find Bauhinia vespertilio
Bauhinia vespertilio is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Bauhinia vespertilio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia vespertilio?
Bauhinia vespertilio
What is the common name of Bauhinia vespertilio?
Bat-winged Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia vespertilio?
Dry deciduous forests and scrubland
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