Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrrhoclada
ID:
197737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 449 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197066



Common Names

  • Phanera Pyrrhoclada
  • Red-Flowered Phanera
  • Red-Flowered Bauhinia


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia pyrrhoclada Drake [valid]

Description

Phanera pyrrhoclada (also called Red Phanera, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree that is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is characterized by its large, bright green leaves and its fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera pyrrhoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera pyrrhoclada has white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera pyrrhoclada is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist medium, such as sand or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. They will germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Phanera pyrrhoclada

Phanera pyrrhoclada can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Phanera pyrrhoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera pyrrhoclada?

Phanera pyrrhoclada

What are the common names of Phanera pyrrhoclada?

Red-flowered Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera pyrrhoclada?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' 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:513574-1: Based on the initial data import