Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
197718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch.: 37 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197047



Common Names

  • Phanera Coccinea
  • Scarlet Phanera
  • Scarlet Bauhinia


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia coccinea (Lour.) DC. [valid]
  • Bauhinia coccinea coccinea [unknown]

Description

Phanera coccinea (also called Scarlet 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 coccinea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera coccinea sub. tonkinensis (Gagnep.) Mackinder & R.Clark
Phanera coccinea sub. coccinea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera coccinea has red 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 coccinea is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist medium, such as sand or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. They will germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Phanera coccinea

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

Phanera coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera coccinea?

Phanera coccinea

What are the common names of Phanera coccinea?

Scarlet Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera coccinea?

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