Crimson Mountain Ebony
Bauhinia phoenicea
- Habit
- Liana
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- September-April
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Bauhinia phoenicea
- Genus
- Bauhinia
- Family
- Caesalpiniaceae
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
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
- Malayalam
- വള്ളിമന്ദാരം
About Crimson Mountain Ebony
Crimson Mountain Ebony (Bauhinia phoenicea) is a liana 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 typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Crimson Mountain Ebony belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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