Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piresii
ID:
1306456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vaz & G.P.Lewis

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa239: 268 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318910

Common Names

  • Bauhinia Piresii
  • Piresii Star
  • Piresii Morning Glory

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Description

Bauhinia piresii (also called Bauhinia Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has small, needle-like leaves. The flowers are small and yellow and have a tubular structure.

Uses & Benefits

Bauhinia piresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bauhinia piresii are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thick stems and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bauhinia piresii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -50°C (-58°F). Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Bauhinia piresii

Bauhinia piresii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bauhinia piresii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bauhinia piresii?

Bauhinia piresii

What is the common name of Bauhinia piresii?

Bauhinia piresii

What type of plant is Bauhinia piresii?

Tree

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

References

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Angela Maria Studart da Fonseca Vaz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaz' in the authors string.