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Bauhinia purpurea Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae Orchid tree, butterfly tree Origin: Australia and East Asia Nice landscape tree, good shade tree for summer. Bauhinias were named in honor of the brothers Bauhin, Swiss botanists of the 16th-17th century. Their characteristic twin lobed leaves give them a definite tropical look. Sensitive to chlorosis, treat with iron chelate. Although not generally necessary, they can be pruned after flowering. Flowers are fragrant. See article about bauhinias. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bauhinia_purpurea.htm