Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrilliana
ID:
206499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Perkins) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 461 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205828



Common Names

  • Phanera merrilliana
  • Merrill's Phanera
  • Camel's Foot Tree


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia merrilliana G.Perkins [valid]
  • Bauhinia merrilliana merrilliana [unknown]

Description

Phanera merrilliana (also called Merrill'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 merrilliana 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 merrilliana var. borneensis (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera merrilliana var. merrilliana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera merrilliana is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera merrilliana 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 merrilliana

Phanera merrilliana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Phanera merrilliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera merrilliana?

Phanera merrilliana

What is the common name of Phanera merrilliana?

Merrill's Phanera

Where does Phanera merrilliana grow?

Phanera merrilliana is native to the Philippines

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

Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
George Henry Perkins (1844-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Perkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513554-1: Based on the initial data import