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Bauhinia tomentosa

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Bauhinia tomentosa L.

Family Name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Common Name: St. Thomas Tree, Yellow Bauhinia, Bell Bauhinia, Yellow Orchid Tree, Kupu-kupu, Tapak Kuda

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Tree
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. 
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Description and Ethnobotany

Ethnobotanical Uses Food (Herb or Spice)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast to Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Yellow / Golden

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Master ID 1458
Species ID 2751
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Species record last updated on: 06 June 2024.
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