Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
200261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lour. ex Raf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Sylva Tellur.: 122 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199590

Common Names

  • Phanera scandens
  • Horse Tamarind
  • Mountain Ebony

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia scandens L. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia anguina Roxb. [unknown]
  • Lasiobema anguinum Miq. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia scandens horsfieldii (Miq.) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen [unknown]
  • Lasiobema horsfieldii Miq. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia horsfieldii (Miq.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia subrhombicarpa Merr. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia debilis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Lasiobema scandens (L.) de Wit [unknown]
  • Phanera debilis (Hassk.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia divergens Baker [unknown]
  • Phanera divergens (Baker) Thoth. [unknown]
  • Lasiobema scandens horsfieldii (Miq.) de Wit [unknown]
  • Bauhinia anguina horsfieldii (Miq.) Prain [unknown]
  • Bauhinia piperifolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Phanera piperifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia japonica subrhombicarpa (Merr.) Hiroë [unknown]
  • Bauhinia scandens anguina (Roxb.) H.Ohashi [unknown]

Description

Phanera scandens (also called Climbing Phanera, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera scandens is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera scandens is a pink-purple color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera scandens is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Phanera scandens

Phanera scandens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phanera scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera scandens?

Phanera scandens

What is the common name of Phanera scandens?

Scandens Phanera

Where is Phanera scandens native to?

Southeast Asia

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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.