About Pink Bauhinia
Bauhinia monandra is a species of leguminous trees, of the family Fabaceae. Common names include pink bauhinia, orchid tree, and Napoleon's plume. The tree is native to Madagascar, where it is widespread in lowland humid forests and dry forests. It has naturalised in Myanmar, Australia, Christmas Island, the Caribbean, southern USA, Colombia, Brazil, and the Pacific Islands. The species is invasive in New Caledonia.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Bauhinia monandra
- Genus
- Bauhinia
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Cultivated in gardens Key identification features : Large shrub or small tree
- Conservation status
- EN
Botanical family
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Pink Bauhinia belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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