Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
469986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) A.Schmitz

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique110: 15 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469318



Common Names

  • Ridleyi Phanera
  • Phanera ridleyi
  • Ridley's Phanera


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia ridleyi Prain [valid]
  • Phanera dasycarpa ridleyi (Prain) de Wit [valid]
  • Bauhinia rahmatii Merr. [valid]
  • Phanera dasycarpa Miq. [valid]
  • Phanera rahmatii (Merr.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak [valid]

Description

Phanera ridleyi (also called Ridley's phanera, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Fabaceae family. It has an erect habit and is native to South Africa. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera ridleyi is a white, five-petalled flower with purple spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera ridleyi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the plants in the fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Phanera ridleyi

Phanera ridleyi is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Phanera ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera ridleyi?

Phanera ridleyi

What is the family of Phanera ridleyi?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Phanera ridleyi?

Ridley's phanera

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

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
André Schmitz (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Schmitz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513576-1: Based on the initial data import