Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bassacensis
ID:
200130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Gagnep.) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 472 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199459



Common Names

  • Phanera Bassacensis
  • Bassacensis Phanera
  • Bassacensis Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia bassacensis Pierre ex Gagnep. [valid]
  • Bauhinia sulphurea C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia bassacensis bassacensis [unknown]

Description

Phanera bassacensis (also called Bassacensis, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and wooded savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera bassacensis is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera bassacensis var. bassacensis
Phanera bassacensis var. backeri de Wit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera bassacensis is a white to yellowish-white color and is about 3 cm in diameter. The seed is a large, flattened, brown, bean-like structure with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera bassacensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Phanera bassacensis

Phanera bassacensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Phanera bassacensis FAQ

What is the common name of Phanera bassacensis?

Bassac Phanera

What is the habitat of Phanera bassacensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

What are the uses of Phanera bassacensis?

The leaves of Phanera bassacensis are used as a medicinal herb and the wood is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products.

Species in the Phanera genus

Phanera vahlii, Phanera coccinea, Phanera pyrrhoclada, Phanera bassacensis, Phanera bracteata, Phanera ferruginea, Phanera glabrifolia, Phanera integrifolia, Phanera involucellata, Phanera nervosa, Phanera similis, Phanera macrostachya, Phanera sulphurea, Phanera khasiana, Phanera lyrata, Phanera meeboldii, Phanera ornata, Phanera pottingeri, Phanera semibifida, Phanera stipularis, Phanera audax, Phanera bidentata, Phanera crudiantha, Phanera cuprea, Phanera decumbens, Phanera elmeri, Phanera argentea, Phanera excelsa, Phanera finlaysoniana, Phanera fulva, Phanera glabristipes, Phanera gracillima, Phanera hendersonii, Phanera kockiana, Phanera lambiana, Phanera lingua, Phanera lucida, Phanera menispermacea, Phanera merrilliana, Phanera pachyphylla, Phanera pauciflora, Phanera posthumi, Phanera praesignis, Phanera pyrrhaneura, Phanera sylvani, Phanera williamsii, Phanera wrayi, Phanera ridleyi, Phanera yunnanensis, Phanera aherniana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513500-1: Based on the initial data import