Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
204143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.E.C.Fisch.) Thoth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal19: 133 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203472



Common Names

  • Phanera sulphurea
  • Sulphurea Phanera
  • Phanera Sulphurea


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia sulphurea C.E.C.Fisch. [valid]

Description

Phanera sulphurea (also called Sulphur Phanera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, boils, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phanera sulphurea 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 sulphurea 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 sulphurea

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

Phanera sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera sulphurea?

Phanera sulphurea

What is the common name of Phanera sulphurea?

Phanera sulphurea

What is the natural habitat of Phanera sulphurea?

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

Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' 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:513586-1: Based on the initial data import