Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca) - Image 3

Botanical names: Bauhinia forficata, Bauhinia candicans

Common names: Pata de Vaca, Brazilian Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca) white flowers nestled within a thick canopy of many green leaves
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