NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bauhinia

Bauhinia is a genus of more than 200 species of flowering plants in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae of the large flowering plant family Fabaceae, with a pantropical distribution. The genus was named after the Bauhin brothers, Swiss-French botanists. For other uses of the word, please see Genus (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... ... Tribes Cassieae Caesalpinieae Cercideae Detarieae Caesalpinioideae is a botanical name at the rank of subfamily, placed in the large family Fabaceae or Leguminosae. ... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... Subfamilies Faboideae Caesalpinioideae Mimosoideae References GRIN-CA 2002-09-01 The name Fabaceae belongs to either of two families, depending on viewpoint. ... Bauhin -- A family of physicians and scientists. ... Botany is the scientific study of plant life. ...

Many species are widely planted in the tropics as "orchid trees", particularly in northern India, Vietnam and southeastern China. In the United States of America, the tree grows in Hawaii, coastal California, southern Texas, and Florida. Common names include Purple orchid tree, Hawaiian orchid tree, Mountain ebony, Poor man's orchid. Bauhinia blakeana is the floral emblem of Hong Kong, and a stylized orchid tree flower appears on the Hong Kong flag. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English (de facto) See also languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 kmÂ²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... Binomial name Bauhinia blakeana S. T. Dunn Bauhinia blakeana, sometimes called Hong Kong orchid tree, is a tree in the genus Bauhinia. ... The flag of the HKSAR Flag ratio: 2:3 The HKSAR and the PRC flags brandishing at the patio of the Legislative Council. ...

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Bauhinia trees typically reach a height of 6-12 meters and their branches spread 3-6 meters outwards. The lobed leaves usually are 10-15 centimeters across.

The five-petaled flowers, generally in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, are often fragrant. 7.5-12.5 centimeters across is the typical span of a blossom. The tree begins flowering in late winter and often continues to flower into early summer.

Categories: Legumes | Caesalpinioideae | Tree stubs Binomial name Bauhinia acuminata Bruce Bauhinia acuminata is a perennial non-climbing tree, which is native to Asia. ... Binomial name Bauhinia blakeana S. T. Dunn Bauhinia blakeana, sometimes called Hong Kong orchid tree, is a tree in the genus Bauhinia. ... Binomial name Bauhinia acuminata Bruce Bauhinia acuminata is a perennial non-climbing tree, which is native to Asia. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as , (May 23[], 1707 â€“ January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[1] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... Binomial name Bauhinia blakeana S. T. Dunn Bauhinia blakeana, sometimes called Hong Kong orchid tree, is a tree in the genus Bauhinia. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... Binomial name Bauhinia forficata Link Pata de vaca, whose scientific name is Bauhinia forficata, is an tree native to Brazil and Peru that is used in tea form as a natural treatment for diabetes. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... George Bentham George Bentham (September 22, 1800 – September 10, 1884) was an English botanist, perhaps the greatest systematic botanist of the 19th century. ... George Don (17 May 1798â€“25 February 1856) was a botanist. ... George Don (17 May 1798â€“25 February 1856) was a botanist. ... George Don (17 May 1798â€“25 February 1856) was a botanist. ... George Don (17 May 1798â€“25 February 1856) was a botanist. ... George Don (17 May 1798â€“25 February 1856) was a botanist. ... Binomial name Bauhinia purpurea L. Bauhinia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to South China(includes, Hong Kong) and southeastern Asia. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as , (May 23[], 1707 â€“ January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[1] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as , (May 23[], 1707 â€“ January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[1] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as , (May 23[], 1707 â€“ January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[1] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... Binomial name Bauhinia vahlii Wight & Arnott Bauhinia vahlii (Bhoral or Mehroin), is a species of tree found in Sikkim. ... Binomial name Bauhinia variegata L. Bauhinia variegata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to southeastern Asia, from southern China west to India. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as , (May 23[], 1707 â€“ January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[1] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... Image File history File links Commons-logo. ...

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