Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Gagnep.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 169 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199479
Common Names
- Bauhinia Calycina
- Calycina Bauhinia
- Calycina Mountain Ebony
Description
Bauhinia calycina (also called Calycina, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and wooded savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia calycina is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bauhinia calycina is a yellowish-white color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, bean-like structure with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia calycina is a small, evergreen tree or shrub that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Bauhinia calycina
Bauhinia calycina is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and savannas. It can also be found in the southern parts of India and Sri Lanka.
Bauhinia calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia calycina?
Bauhinia calycina
What is the common name of Bauhinia calycina?
Calyx Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia calycina?
Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and wastelands
Species in the Bauhinia genus
Bauhinia acreana,
Bauhinia anomala,
Bauhinia argentinensis,
Bauhinia aureopunctata,
Bauhinia bauhinioides,
Bauhinia beguinotii,
Bauhinia bombaciflora,
Bauhinia brachycalyx,
Bauhinia calliandroides,
Bauhinia caloneura,
Bauhinia campestris,
Bauhinia catingae,
Bauhinia conwayi,
Bauhinia cookii,
Bauhinia coulteri,
Bauhinia dimorphophylla,
Bauhinia dipetala,
Bauhinia estrellensis,
Bauhinia glaziovii,
Bauhinia goyazensis,
Bauhinia hagenbeckii,
Bauhinia humilis,
Bauhinia jucunda,
Bauhinia kleiniana,
Bauhinia leptantha,
Bauhinia longipedicellata,
Bauhinia macranthera,
Bauhinia malacotricha,
Bauhinia pansamalana,
Bauhinia parviloba,
Bauhinia pringlei,
Bauhinia ramosissima,
Bauhinia rubeleruziana,
Bauhinia seleriana,
Bauhinia seminarioi,
Bauhinia siqueiraei,
Bauhinia subrotundifolia,
Bauhinia vespertillo,
Bauhinia weberbaueri,
Bauhinia erythrocalyx,
Bauhinia eucosma,
Bauhinia retifolia,
Bauhinia acuruana,
Bauhinia anatomica,
Bauhinia andrieuxii,
Bauhinia bicolor,
Bauhinia brevipes,
Bauhinia burchellii,
Bauhinia cheilantha,
Bauhinia cinnamomea,
Species in the Fabaceae family