Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
164657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.42: 91 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163986



Common Names

  • Weberbaueri Bauhinia
  • Purple Orchid Tree
  • Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia ruiziana Harms [valid]

Description

Bauhinia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Orchid Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical regions of South America. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has white flowers with a yellow center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia weberbaueri has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bauhinia weberbaueri is a bright magenta with five petals. The seed is a flat, grey oval. The seedlings are small and have two large leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia weberbaueri is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bauhinia weberbaueri

Bauhinia weberbaueri is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

Bauhinia weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia weberbaueri?

Bauhinia weberbaueri

What is the family of Bauhinia weberbaueri?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Bauhinia weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's 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