Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
200196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 263 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199525



Common Names

  • Phanera integrifolia
  • Horse Tamarind
  • Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia integrifolia Roxb. [valid]
  • Bauhinia integrifolia integrifolia [unknown]

Description

Phanera integrifolia (also called Entire-leaved Phanera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera integrifolia sub. cumingiana (Benth.) de Wit
Phanera integrifolia var. nymphaeifolia (G.Perkins) Mackinder & R.Clark
Phanera integrifolia sub. integrifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera integrifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, thin and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera integrifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phanera integrifolia

Phanera integrifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phanera integrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera integrifolia?

Phanera integrifolia

What is the common name of Phanera integrifolia?

Entire-leaved Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera integrifolia?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and wastelands

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513539-1: Based on the initial data import