Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
posthumi
ID:
206507

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 515 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205836



Common Names

  • Phanera posthumi
  • Posthum's Phanera
  • Camel's Foot Tree


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia posthumi (de Wit) G.Cusset [valid]
  • Bauhinia posthumii (de Wit) G.Cusset [unknown]

Description

Phanera posthumi (also called Posthum'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 posthumi 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

The flower of Phanera posthumi 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 posthumi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Phanera posthumi

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

Phanera posthumi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera posthumi?

Phanera posthumi

What is the common name of Phanera posthumi?

Mountain Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Phanera posthumi?

Dry deciduous 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