Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Bauhinia L. [557]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of at least 250 species of evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennial climbers from damp to dry forest and grassland in tropical and subtropical regions, grown mainly for their orchid-like flowers with 5 irregular petals. Leaves are alternate, simple, and often 2-lobed. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse; elsewhere, use as specimen plants or in a border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat. Layer in spring.

pests_en: Whiteflies, red spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids may be troublesome under glass.

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comment: Pantropical

comment_ja: ハカマカズラ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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