Bauhinia richardiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Common Names
- Bauhinia richardiana
- Butterfly Orchid Tree
- Mountain Ebony
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Bauhinia richardiana (also called Richard's Bauhinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bauhinia richardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bauhinia richardiana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, thin and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bauhinia richardiana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bauhinia richardiana
Bauhinia richardiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bauhinia richardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bauhinia richardiana?
Bauhinia richardiana
What is the common name of Bauhinia richardiana?
Richard's Bauhinia
What is the natural habitat of Bauhinia richardiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,