Bauhinia is an evergreen tree with a height of 6- 10 meter. The leaves are leathery, round or broadly heart-shaped, with a length of 10- 13 cm, slightly wider than the length, and the top is split like a sheep's hoof. The total length of leaves is about 1/3, which is round and obtuse. Racemes or sometimes branched into panicles; Red or reddish purple; Flowers as big as palm, 10- 12 cm; There are 5 petals, of which 4 petals are on both sides, opposite to each other, while the other petal is looking up and looks like an orchid; The fragrance of flowers is similar to that of orchids, so it is also called "orchid tree". The flowering period is 1 1 month to April of the following year. The flower is as big as the palm of your hand, slightly fragrant, and the five petals are evenly arranged in turns, either red or pink, which is very beautiful.

This species is a beautiful ornamental tree with large flowers and purplish red flowers. When it is in full bloom, the trees are full of troubles, evergreen all the year round, lush, and quite resistant to smoke and dust, especially suitable for street trees. Bark contains tannin, which can be used as tanning material and dye, and roots, bark and flowers can also be used as medicine. It is one of the main garden trees in Guangzhou. Widely cultivated all over the world. (Overview picture [1])

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Red bauhinia

Latin scientific name

Bauhinia

Another name

Red bauhinia, bauhinia, Lingjiahua

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