Bauhinia tarapotensis (Patevaca)

Bauhinia tarapotensis (Patevaca) white flower close up with long thin curling petals among green leaves.
Bauhinia tarapotensis (Patevaca) flower with thin long white curling petals against deep green foliage.

Botanical name: Bauhinia tarapotensis

Common name: Patevaca

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Ecuador, Peru

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, 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.

Small tree or large shrub with fine smooth foliage. Relatevely drought tolerant.

See article about bauhinias.

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