Botanical name | Bauhinia species |
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Plant Care |
![]() Semi Deciduous
Semi Deciduous – Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn. ![]() Deciduous
Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | The flowers have 5 petals and are in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant. |
Common name(s) | Orchid-Tree |
Foliage | This species bears compound foliage consisting of only 2 broad leaflets. |
Uses in landscape design | ornamental plant |
Drought tolerance | High |
Soil conditions | Acidic |
Growth rate | Fast |
Bauhinia species (Orchid-Tree)
- Botanical name: Bauhinia species
- Common name(s): Orchid-Tree
- Categories: Climbers and Creepers, Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
This species bears compound foliage consisting of only 2 broad leaflets and flowers have 5 petals and are in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant. It is often slow growing and do not like being transplanted. They prefer acidic soils, and full sun but can be grown in partial sun.
Family: Fabaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh species
Bauhinia species requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
The flowers have 5 petals and are in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant.
This species bears compound foliage consisting of only 2 broad leaflets.