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Cheniella tenuiflora (G.Watt ex C.B.Clarke) R.Clark & Mackinder
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia glauca subsp. tenuiflora (G.Watt ex C.B.Clarke) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen, Bauhinia caterviflora H.Y.Chen, Bauhinia polysperma Pierre ex Gagnep., Bauhinia tenuiflora G.Watt ex C.B.Clarke, Phanera tenuiflora (G.Watt ex C.B.Clarke) de Wit
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| Common Name: | 薄叶羊蹄甲 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Leaves are simple and relatively large, has entire margin, somewhat glaucus, measuring 7 - 9 cm long, with 9 - 11 primary veins. The leaf apex is divided into two parts to about 1/5 of the leaf length. Leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. Young leaves are slightly tomentose on the under surface and petioles. |
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| Flowers | Flowers are borne on clusters of inflorescence (called as raceme). Flower buds are hairy. The receptacle is 25 - 30 mm long. Each flower has 5-petals, white, large and spreading. The stamens and pistils are dark red. |
| Fruit | Fruits are pod shaped. |
| Etymology | The genus Bauhinia is named after Swiss botanists Caspar (Gaspard) Bauhin (1560 - 1624) and his brother Johann (Jean) (1541 - 1613). The specific epithet glauca means bluish-green, which refers to the foliage colour. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | General |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Bluish Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| 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 | Emarginate |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
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Others
| Master ID | 33006 |
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| Species ID | 7420 |
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