Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrayi
ID:
206554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 517 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205883



Common Names

  • Wray's Phanera
  • Butterfly Tree
  • Camel's Foot


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia wrayi Prain [valid]
  • Bauhinia wrayi wrayi [unknown]

Description

Phanera wrayi (also called 'Wray's phanera', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera wrayi is used as an ornamental plant, for shade, for soil stabilization, and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera wrayi var. borneensis (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera wrayi var. cardiophylla (Merr.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera wrayi var. moultonii (Merr.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera wrayi var. blumeana (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera wrayi var. wrayi
Phanera wrayi var. rubella de Wit
Phanera wrayi var. cancellata (Ridl.) de Wit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera wrayi 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 wrayi can be 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 semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Phanera wrayi

Phanera wrayi is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Phanera wrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera wrayi?

Phanera wrayi

What is the common name of Phanera wrayi?

Wray's Phanera

Where does Phanera wrayi grow?

Phanera wrayi is native to the Philippines

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.
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:513597-1: Based on the initial data import