Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucellata
ID:
200200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 471 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199529



Common Names

  • Phanera involucellata
  • Horse Tamarind
  • Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia involucellata Kurz [valid]
  • Bauhinia involucellata jaeckelii K.Larsen [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera involucellata 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 involucellata 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 involucellata

Phanera involucellata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Phanera involucellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera involucellata?

Phanera involucellata

What is the common name of Phanera involucellata?

Involucre Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera involucellata?

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513540-1: Based on the initial data import