About Pride of the Cape
Bauhinia galpinii is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to parts of eastern and southern Africa, where its popular name is "pride of De Kaap". In other places however, it is variously known as orchid tree, red bauhinia, nasturtium bauhinia, African Plume, red orchid bush, and by other informal names. The species name commemorates E. E. Galpin, a South African botanist and banker. Its common names include South African orchid bush, red bauhinia and Nasturtium bush. It is native to Angola, to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and to KwaZulu Natal and the Northern Provinces of South Africa.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Bauhinia galpinii
- Genus
- Bauhinia
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Planted
- Native to
- South Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Pride of the Cape belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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