Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vahlii
ID:
187499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 263 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186828



Common Names

  • Phanera vahlii
  • Vahl's Phanera
  • Vahl Phanera


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia racemosa Vahl [illegitimate]
  • Bauhinia vahlii Wight & Arn. [deprecated]
  • Bauhinia vahlii Wight & Arn. [valid]

Description

Phanera vahlii (also called Vahl's Phanera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera vahlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera vahlii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera vahlii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Phanera vahlii

Phanera vahlii is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also found in parts of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Phanera vahlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera vahlii?

Phanera vahlii

What is the common name of Phanera vahlii?

Vahlii

What is the natural habitat of Phanera vahlii?

Dry open forests and 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513592-1: Based on the initial data import