Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
204164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Thoth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal19: 134 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203493



Common Names

  • Phanera ornata
  • Yellow Butterfly Pea
  • Butterfly Pea


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia ornata Kurz [unknown]

Description

Phanera ornata (also called Yellow-Flowered Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera ornata is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera ornata sub. mizoramensis (Bandyop., B.D.Sharma & Thoth.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera ornata var. balansae (Gagnep.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera ornata var. burmanica (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera ornata var. kerrii (Gagnep.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera ornata sub. ornata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phanera ornata are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera ornata is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Phanera ornata

Phanera ornata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phanera ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera ornata?

Phanera ornata

What is the common name of Phanera ornata?

Phanera ornata

What is the natural habitat of Phanera ornata?

Dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
K. Thothathri (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513559-1: Based on the initial data import