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Phanera bidentata (Jack) Benth.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia bidentata |
| Common Name: | Pride of Selangor, Orange Bauhinia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Thailand. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A large climber, it climbs with the aid of tendrils. |
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| Foliage | The simple, shallowly bifid leaves are arranged alternately along the stem. The young leaves are red in colour, turning green as it matures. The upper leaf surface is glabrous, the lower leaf surface is covered with a layer of hairs. |
| Stems | The young branches are tomentose, turning glabrous as it matures. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are borne on a corymbose inflorescence. The axis and buds are covered with a layer of hairs. The flower petals are yellow turning red as it ages. |
| Fruit | The fruits are in the form of glabrous pods. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Orange |
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Others
| Master ID | 27 |
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| Species ID | 1323 |
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