Caesalpiniaceae · Bauhinia

Bauhinia scandens var. anguina

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Habit
Liana
Flowering
September-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Bauhinia scandens var. anguina
Genus
Bauhinia
Habit
Liana
Habitat
Semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
Indo-Malesia
Flowering & fruiting
September-March

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Bauhinia scandens var. anguina

Bauhinia scandens var. anguina 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 semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.

Illustration representing the Caesalpiniaceae family
Botanical family

Caesalpiniaceae

Senna family

Bauhinia scandens var. anguina belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.

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