Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 503 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205705
Common Names
- Phanera
- Cuprea
- Phanera Cuprea
Synonyms
- Bauhinia cuprea Ridl. [valid]
Description
Phanera cuprea (also called Copper Phanera, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500 to 1,500 m. It has yellowish-green stems and leaves, and bears yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera cuprea is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanera cuprea has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera cuprea is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and regular watering.
Where to Find Phanera cuprea
Phanera cuprea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Phanera cuprea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera cuprea?
Phanera cuprea
What is the common name of Phanera cuprea?
Phanera
What is the family of Phanera cuprea?
Fabaceae
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