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northern beantree
Scientific Name: Bauhinia carronii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) and Indian Bean Tree (Catalpa bignonioides)
This page explores the characteristics of the Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) and, where mentioned in the provided text, also touches upon the Indian Bean Tree (Catalpa bignonioides). These trees share several common names and similar appearances, leading to potential confusion.
Considerations for Children
- The Northern Catalpa produces seed pods that resemble cigars or large string beans, which may be attractive to children.
Common Names
- Northern Catalpa: Also known as Hardy Catalpa, Western Catalpa, Catawba, Cigar Tree, Indian Bean Tree, Indian Cigar.
- Indian Bean Tree (Catalpa bignonioides): Also known as Cigar Tree.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Northern Beantree: Bauhinia carronii
- Kingdom: Plantae (for Bauhinia carronii)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Northern Catalpa is a large tree.
- It is grown for its large, floppy leaves, up to 25cm long and 15cm wide. The leaves open later than most trees.
- The Northern Catalpa produces bean-like fruit pods.
- Leaves of Northern Catalpa are cardioid shaped without shallow lobes at the broad end, unlike the Indian Bean Tree.
Distribution and Habitat
- Bauhinia carronii is widely distributed across dry northern country in Australia.
- The Northern Catalpa is native to the south-eastern parts of the USA.
Quirky Facts
- The Northern Catalpa's bean-like pods have given rise to nicknames like "Indian Bean Tree" and "Cigar Tree."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Northern Catalpa is popular with kids.
Additional Plants Mentioned
- Northern Beantree (Bauhinia carronii)
- Bauhinia cunninghamii