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Napoleon's plume
Scientific Name: Bauhinia monandra
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bauhinia monandra: Napoleon's Plume
Bauhinia monandra, also known as the orchid tree or Napoleon's plume, is a beautiful flowering tree popular in tropical and subtropical regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Many species in the Bauhinia genus have been introduced as ornamentals in gardens.
Considerations for Children
- Many species in the Bauhinia genus have been introduced as ornamentals in gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bauhinia monandra Kurz
- Common Names: Orchid tree, Napoleon's plume, Pink bauhinia, Butterfly Flower
- Family: Fabaceae
- Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Tropical America and Madagascar.
- It has naturalized in regions like Burma and Australia.
- Thrives in full sun and dry conditions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a wonderful dwarf tree.
- Known for its pink blooms.
Quirky Facts
- One source describes it as a major contender for the "most beautiful dwarf orchid tree".
Further Information
- Plants of Hawaii: Provides images and information about Bauhinia monandra.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Includes distributions and articles about Bauhinia monandra.