Bauhinia purpurea

Purple Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Colour

Typically purple, but can range from pink to magenta.

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Stability in the Vital

The Mother’s Comment

One of the important results of conversion.

Colour

Light pink to reddish-violet

Message of the Flower

Stability in the Higher Vital

Colour

Light to dark mauve

Family

Fabaceae

Cultivars

Limited specific cultivars.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Each flower can be 8-12 cm across.

Flower Texture

Soft and delicate.

Number of Petals

Typically five petals, often fused at the base

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Smooth and leathery.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

medium-sized tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late summer to early winter.

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Adaptable to a wide range of soils.

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive, prefers warm temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to root rot, leaf spot, and pests like aphids.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia; commonly found in mixed forests.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; leaves serve as food for some larval stages of butterflies and moths.

Ornamental

Widely planted as an ornamental tree.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mostly ornamental and medicinal.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.

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