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Lysiphyllum hookeri (F.Muell.) Pedley
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia hookeri F.Muell, Bauhinia hookeri var. broomensis Hochr. |
| Common Name: | Pegunny, Hooker's Bauhinia, Queensland Ebony, White Bauhinia |
Lysiphyllum hookeri is a small tree with spreading crown and bonsai-like growth form. It has small butterfly-winged leaves and clusters of white flowers with bright red long stamens.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 10 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Coastal Forest, Monsoon Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A big shrub to a small tree with spreading crown. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are bi-lobed, resembling butterfly wings. |
| Stems | Stem has multiple branching. |
| Flowers | White flowers, with long red stamens. Fragrant. |
| Fruit | Flat pods containing multiple seeds. |
| Habitat | Found growing in monsoon forests, beach forests and open forests. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun, drought tolerant once established. Seed requires soaking before planting due to the hard coating. |
| Etymology | The genus Lysiphyllum means loose leaves, most likely with reference to the loose branching. The specific epithet hookeri refers to either Sir William Jackson Hooker or his son Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, both directors of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Potential for planting in parks and gardens and along streetscapes for its ornamental leaves and showy flowers. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers), Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Coastal, Parks & Gardens, Suitable for Roadsides |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate to Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Seed / Spore Germination Duration | 14 days to 90 days |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Drought / Semi-Deciduous |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Compound (Biofoliate) |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Root Type | Underground |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 30104 |
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| Species ID | 4413 |
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