Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
200218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 262 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199547



Common Names

  • Phanera nervosa
  • Horse Tamarind
  • Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia claviflora H.Y.Chen [valid]
  • Bauhinia nervosa (Benth.) Wall. ex Baker [valid]
  • Perlebia nervosa (Wall. ex Baker) A.Schmitz [valid]

Description

Phanera nervosa (also called Nerve 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 nervosa 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 nervosa 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 nervosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Phanera nervosa

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

Phanera nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera nervosa?

Phanera nervosa

What is the common name of Phanera nervosa?

Nerve Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera nervosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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