Bauhinia variegata

Mountain Ebony, Orchid Tree, Purple Bauhinia

Message of the Flower

Vital Contentment

Colour

White, reddish-purple

Family

Fabaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

About 3 to 5 inches across

Flower Texture

Soft, slightly crinkly

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Deciduous tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late winter to early spring

Climate

Subtropical to tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soils

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to typical tree pests and diseases

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Native to South and Southeast Asia

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar and pollen for pollinators

Ornamental

Widely cultivated for its beautiful flowers and unique foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Landscaping and ornamental planting

Endangered Status

Not globally endangered

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