Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
206392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 62 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205721



Common Names

  • Phanera
  • Excelsa
  • Phanera Excelsa


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia excelsa (Miq.) Prain [unknown]
  • Bauhinia ferruginea excelsa (Blume ex Miq.) Baker [unknown]

Description

Phanera excelsa (also called Excelsa Phanera, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to the Philippines. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are usually 7-lobed. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera excelsa is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera excelsa var. aurora de Wit
Phanera excelsa var. excelsa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera excelsa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera excelsa 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 excelsa

Phanera excelsa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Phanera excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera excelsa?

Phanera excelsa

What is the common name of Phanera excelsa?

Tall Phanera

Where is Phanera excelsa native to?

Indonesia

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