Mazhar Botanic Garden

Bauhinia forficata Link

Brazilian Orchid tree White Bauhinia

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000112
Common name: Brazilian Orchid tree, White Bauhinia
Arabic name: بوهينيا فورفيكاتا
Native: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Peru
Country: Argentina Brazil Peru Uruguay
(PGR): Very rare

Semi deciduous tree to 9 - 12 m high, spiny, leaves deeply-lobed flowers white pods flat, dark brown seed

Ornamental plant.

Bauhinia breviloba  Benth

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: High
Propagation: Suckers, layering's or cuttings
Flowering time: Late spring to summer
Zone: 10 : 12
Status: Very rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Plant Uses: Ornamental
pH: Mild acid

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