Bauhinia madagascariensis
Red Butterfly Orchid tree
Deciduous shrub or small tree growing up to 6-10 m tall, 30 cm in diameter flowers  and extremely showy, look like scarlet butterflies with bright yellow stripes at the base of each petal
Soil: It is found on sandy and alluvial soils
ornamental
Bauhinia commersonii Decne
.The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.