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Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata

Also known as: Bauhinia armata Thunb. +11 more
  • Bauhinia armata Thunb.
  • Bauhinia brasiliensis var. longiflora Wawra
  • Bauhinia brasiliensis Vogel
  • Bauhinia breviloba Benth.
  • Bauhinia forficata var. grandifolia Benth.
  • Bauhinia forficata var. latifolia Benth.
  • Bauhinia forficata var. longiflora (Bong.) Benth.
  • Bauhinia longiflora D.Dietr.
  • Pauletia breviloba (Benth.) A.Schmitz
  • Pauletia forficata var. latifolia (Benth.) A.Schmitz
  • Pauletia forficata var. longiflora (D.Dietr.) A.Schmitz
  • Pauletia longiflora Bong.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Bauhinia forficata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay

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)
Argentina Northeast
Base Species & Variations

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