Brazilian Orchid Tree
Bauhinia forficata
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Tripura
- Flowering
- December-January
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Bauhinia forficata
- Genus
- Bauhinia
- Family
- Caesalpiniaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- Brazil, Peru
- Distribution
- India, Brazil, Peru
- Found in India
- Tripura
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-January
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Tamil
- பொகினியா ஃபோர்பிகேட்டா
About Brazilian Orchid Tree
Brazilian Orchid Tree (Bauhinia forficata) is a shrub belonging to the Caesalpiniaceae family (Senna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/bipinnate leaves, raceme/panicle flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Brazil, Peru. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-January.
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Brazilian Orchid Tree belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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