Bauhinia variegata L.
Status: Accepted
Genus: Bauhinia L.
Tribe: Cercideae
References: [107][1430][1790][1941]
Other names:
Common Names:
- Bois de Boeuf [1941]
- Camel's Foot
- Mountain Ebony [2153]
- Orchid Tree [2153] [2968]
- Palo de Orqu¡deas [1430]
- Pata de Rez [1470]
- Poor Man's Orchid [1430]
- Sabot Boeuf [1941]
Descriptors:
- Habit:
- Lifespan:
- Stems:
- Source(s):
- 1988(Africa)Lock JM
- 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
- 1990(New Zealand & Pacific)Horn P
- 1993 Polhill RM
- 1993 Zarucchi JL
- 1993(Indian Ocean)Lock JM & Ireland H
- 1999-05 Heald J
- Conservation Status:
Uses:
Geographical Distribution:
Notes:
- Two botanical varieties: see var. candida and var. variegata. [1790] [1915]
- Widely cultivated in the Mascarenes. [1915]
Last Update: 14/06/2001 12:49:29