Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praesignis
ID:
206509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 444 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205838



Common Names

  • Phanera praesignis
  • Praesignis Phanera
  • Camel's Foot Tree


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia praesignis Ridl. [valid]

Description

Phanera praesignis (also called Pre-sign Phanera, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500 to 1,500 m. It has yellowish-green stems and leaves, and bears yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera praesignis is used as an ornamental plant and for timber. The timber is used for making furniture, tool handles, and other items. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock. The bark is used for tanning leather and dyeing clothes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera praesignis 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 praesignis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 6-inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Phanera praesignis

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

Phanera praesignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera praesignis?

Phanera praesignis

What is the common name of Phanera praesignis?

Mountain Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Phanera praesignis?

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513570-1: Based on the initial data import