Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
184201

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 374 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183530

Common Names

  • Mountain Ebony
  • Camachile
  • Philippine Orchid Tree

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Description

Bauhinia aculeata (also called Aculeate Bauhinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bauhinia aculeata sub. grandiflora (Juss.) Wunderlin
Bauhinia aculeata sub. aculeata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bauhinia aculeata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia aculeata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Bauhinia aculeata

Bauhinia aculeata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Bauhinia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia aculeata?

Bauhinia aculeata

What is the common name of Bauhinia aculeata?

Spiny Bauhinia

What is the family of Bauhinia aculeata?

Fabaceae

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