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bauhinia
Scientific Name: Bauhinia fassoglensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bauhinia: A Diverse Genus
Bauhinia is a genus encompassing over 500 species of flowering plants. Its members are found in a variety of forms, including trees, shrubs, and vines. Often admired for their showy flowers, Bauhinia species are native to warm regions around the world.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bauhinia
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms: The text mentions multiple species within the genus, including Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha, Bauhinia tomentosa, and Bauhinia andersonii.
Common Names
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree (referring specifically to Bauhinia blakeana)
- Beesklou-Klimop
- Beesklouklimop
- Kisololo
- Lowveld Bauhinia
- Motshiwiriri
- Mutswiriri
- Pride Of De Kaap
- Pride-Of-De Kaap
- Bos- Beesklou
- Bush Neatfoot
- Bush Neats Foot
- Geel-Beesklou
- Isithibathibana
- Coffee Bauhinia ( Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha)
Distribution and Habitat
Bauhinia species are native to warm regions. The text mentions specific species found in various locations:
- Bauhinia blakeana is closely associated with Hong Kong.
- Pauletia c. 78 species in tropical America sect. Bauhinia c. 20 from Mexico to Northeast Brazil sect. Amaria 18 from N South America to Mexico sect. Alvesia c.
- Bauhinia petersiana subsp. macrantha found in Kalahari Sand & Waterberg
Morphological Characteristics
- Bauhinia blakeana, the Hong Kong Orchid Tree, is a legume tree with large, thick leaves and striking purplish-red flowers.
- The genus includes trees, shrubs, and vines, with two-lobed leaves and showy, usually white, purple, or reddish flowers.
- Bauhinia Kockiana or Bauhinia Coccinea is a climbing plant with showy clusters of orangey flowers
Quirky Facts
- Bauhinia blakeana, the Hong Kong Orchid Tree, is the emblem of Hong Kong. Its genome is currently being sequenced.
Further Information
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