Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) de Wit
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 525 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205801
Common Names
- Phanera lambiana
- Lamb's Phanera
- Camel's Foot Tree
Synonyms
- Bauhinia lambiana Baker f. [valid]
Description
Phanera lambiana (also called Lamb's 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 3-lobed. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera lambiana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanera lambiana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera lambiana is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10 m and has a spreading crown. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Phanera lambiana
Phanera lambiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Phanera lambiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera lambiana?
Phanera lambiana
What is the common name of Phanera lambiana?
Lamb's Phanera
Where is Phanera lambiana 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