Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kockiana
ID:
206461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205790



Common Names

  • Phanera kockiana
  • Kock's Phanera
  • Camel's Foot Tree


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia kockiana Korth. [valid]
  • Bauhinia kockiana kockiana [unknown]

Description

Phanera kockiana (also called Kock's Ebony, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera kockiana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera kockiana var. angustifolia (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera kockiana var. bakoensis (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera kockiana var. beccarii (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera kockiana var. brevipedicellata (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera kockiana var. calcicola (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera kockiana var. scarlatina (Backer ex Cammerl.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera kockiana var. kockiana
Phanera kockiana var. sericeinervia de Wit
Phanera kockiana var. velutina de Wit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera kockiana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera kockiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Phanera kockiana

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

Phanera kockiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera kockiana?

Phanera kockiana

What is the common name of Phanera kockiana?

Kock's Phanera

Where is Phanera kockiana 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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513543-1: Based on the initial data import