Bauhinia acuminata

Snowy Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia

Message of the Flower

Purified Gold

The Mother’s Comment

It is purified by being placed at the service of the Divine.

Colour

Pure white, golden

Family

Fabaceae

Cultivars

Not widely known

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

3-5 inches

Flower Texture

Delicate, silky

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Bright green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Small tree or large shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late summer to early fall

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Warm

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Relatively pest-free

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Southeast Asia, cultivated gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Attracts pollinators

Quotations

Not specifically quoted

Ornamental

Landscaping, ornamental

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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