Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wunderlinii
ID:
1287231

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Torres

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon16: 535 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286569

Common Names

  • Bauhinia wunderlinii
  • Wunderlin's Bauhinia
  • Wunderlinii Bauhinia

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Description

Bauhinia wunderlinii (also called Wunderlin's Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia wunderlinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia wunderlinii has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia wunderlinii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water.

Where to Find Bauhinia wunderlinii

Bauhinia wunderlinii is native to Brazil and can be found in humid tropical forests.

Bauhinia wunderlinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia wunderlinii?

Bauhinia wunderlinii

What is the common name of Bauhinia wunderlinii?

Wunderlin's bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia wunderlinii?

Bauhinia wunderlinii is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils

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