Bauhinia leucantha

Bauhinia leucantha

Overview

Bauhinia leucantha is a shrub or small tree in the legume family native to tropical Africa, bearing white flowers as indicated by its epithet leucantha. Th

Bauhinia leucantha is a shrub or small tree in the legume family native to tropical Africa, bearing white flowers as indicated by its epithet leucantha. The genus Bauhinia is recognized by its distinctive bilobed leaves resembling a camel's footprint and showy, orchid-like flowers. This African species grows in dry woodland and bushveld habitats, producing large white blooms that contrast with its characteristic divided leaves.

Taxonomy

Fabales
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Bauhinia leucantha

よくある質問

What family does Bauhinia leucantha belong to?
Bauhinia leucantha (Bauhinia leucantha) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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