Bauhinia galpinii
African Plume, Nasturtium Bauhinia
Other regional names: Pride Of De Kaap +2 more
- Pride Of De Kaap
- Red Bauhinia
- Red Butterfly Tree
Also known as: Bauhinia galpinii var. galpinii +1 more
- Bauhinia galpinii var. galpinii
- Perlebia galpinii (N.E.Br.) A.Schmitz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana or shrub.
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Bauhinia galpinii (commonly known as African Plume or Nasturtium Bauhinia) is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cayman Is., Cuba, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Malaya, Marianas, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is., Zambia