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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 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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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. |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or Spice) |
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Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Others
Master ID | 1458 |
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Species ID | 2751 |
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