Bauhinia platypetala
Also known as: Bauhinia forficata var. platypetala (Burch. ex Benth.) Wunderlin +2 more
- Bauhinia forficata var. platypetala (Burch. ex Benth.) Wunderlin
- Pauletia platypetala (Burch. ex Benth.) A.Schmitz
- Perlebia platypetala (Burch. ex Benth.) A.Schmitz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Bauhinia platypetala is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central