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Bauhinia galpinii N.E. Br.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia punctata Bolle, Perlebia galpinii (N.E.Br.) A.Schmitz |
| Common Name: | Nasturtium Bauhinia, Red Bauhinia, Red-butterfly-tree, Pride of the Cape |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Semi-deciduous scandent shrub with leaves resembling a butterfly in shape, able to grow up to about 3 m tall. |
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| Flowers | Flowers are red to orange and borne in clusters near the ends of the branches. |
| Fruit | Fruit is a narrow, brown pod. |
| Cultivation | It can be propagated from seeds but it generally does not set seeds readily as it may be self-sterile. |
| Etymology | Genus Bauhinia is named after Swiss botanists Caspar (Gaspard) Bauhin (1560 - 1624) and his brother Johann (Jean) (1541 - 1613). Species galpinii is named after Ernst Eduard Galpin of Barberton (1858 - 1941), who was the author on the flora of Drakensberg. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 426 |
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| Species ID | 1722 |
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