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
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.
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