Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
championii
ID:
197704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc.4: 78 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197033



Common Names

  • Phanera Championii
  • Champion's Phanera
  • Champion's Bauhinia


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia championii (Benth.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia hunanensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia championii acutifolia L.Chen [unknown]
  • Bauhinia championii yingtakensis (Merr. & F.P.Metcalf) T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Bauhinia yingtakensis Merr. & F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
  • Bauhinia bonii Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia gnomon Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia lecomtei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Lasiobema championii (Benth.) de Wit [unknown]
  • Lasiobema hunanense (Hand.-Mazz.) de Wit [unknown]
  • Bauhinia championii rubiginosa K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen [unknown]

Description

Phanera championii (also called Champion's Phanera, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree that is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is characterized by its large, bright green leaves and its fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera championii is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera championii has yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera championii is a deciduous shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Phanera championii

Phanera championii is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and wastelands.

Phanera championii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera championii?

Phanera championii

What are the common names of Phanera championii?

Champion's Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera championii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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