Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree)
Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) white flower cluster growing on small branches
Botanical names: Bauhinia lunarioides, Bauhinia congesta, Casparea congesta
Common names: Anacacho Orchid Tree, Texas Plume
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Texas, Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsBauhinia lunarioides makes a gorgeous display with its silvery gray bark and fragrant white flowers that resemble orchids.
Similar plants: Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia aureifolia (Gold Leaf Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia bassacensis (Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia bowkeri (Kei White Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia corymbosa (Vining bauhinia)
- Bauhinia cunninghamii (Jigal Tree)
- Bauhinia divaricata (Butterfly Orchid Tree)
- Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca)
- Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of De Kaap)
Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) white flower clusters on leafy green branch close up.
Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) white flower cluster alongside narrow green buds and tiny foliage.
Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) white flower cluster with green buds
Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) white flower cluster with many small green leaves on branch.
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