Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Thoth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal19: 131 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203484
Common Names
- Phanera khasiana
- Khasiana Phanera
- Phanera Khasiana
Synonyms
- Bauhinia khasiana Baker [valid]
- Bauhinia khasiana khasiana [unknown]
Description
Phanera khasiana (also called Khasi Phanera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera khasiana is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phanera khasiana var. gigalobia (D.X.Zhang) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera khasiana var. tomentella (T.C.Chen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera khasiana var. khasiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phanera khasiana are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera khasiana is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Phanera khasiana
Phanera khasiana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phanera khasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera khasiana?
Phanera khasiana
What is the common name of Phanera khasiana?
Phanera khasiana
What is the natural habitat of Phanera khasiana?
Dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles
Species in the Phanera genus
Phanera vahlii,
Phanera coccinea,
Phanera pyrrhoclada,
Phanera bassacensis,
Phanera bracteata,
Phanera ferruginea,
Phanera glabrifolia,
Phanera integrifolia,
Phanera involucellata,
Phanera nervosa,
Phanera similis,
Phanera macrostachya,
Phanera sulphurea,
Phanera khasiana,
Phanera lyrata,
Phanera meeboldii,
Phanera ornata,
Phanera pottingeri,
Phanera semibifida,
Phanera stipularis,
Phanera audax,
Phanera bidentata,
Phanera crudiantha,
Phanera cuprea,
Phanera decumbens,
Phanera elmeri,
Phanera argentea,
Phanera excelsa,
Phanera finlaysoniana,
Phanera fulva,
Phanera glabristipes,
Phanera gracillima,
Phanera hendersonii,
Phanera kockiana,
Phanera lambiana,
Phanera lingua,
Phanera lucida,
Phanera menispermacea,
Phanera merrilliana,
Phanera pachyphylla,
Phanera pauciflora,
Phanera posthumi,
Phanera praesignis,
Phanera pyrrhaneura,
Phanera sylvani,
Phanera williamsii,
Phanera wrayi,
Phanera ridleyi,
Phanera yunnanensis,
Phanera aherniana,
Species in the Fabaceae family