Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
562294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanco

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip.: 334 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561626

Common Names

  • Bauhinia pinnata
  • Pinnate Bauhinia
  • Pinnate Orchid Tree

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Description

Bauhinia pinnata (also called 'Pinnate Orchid Tree', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree with long, drooping clusters of white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bauhinia pinnata is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, oblong-shaped, brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia pinnata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Bauhinia pinnata

Bauhinia pinnata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Bauhinia pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia pinnata?

Bauhinia pinnata

What type of plant is Bauhinia pinnata?

It is a tree

Where does Bauhinia pinnata grow?

It grows in Central and South America

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