Bauhinia tarapotensis (Patevaca)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
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
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineSmall tree or large shrub with fine smooth foliage. Relatevely drought tolerant.
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Bauhinia tarapotensis (Patevaca) white flower with long narrow petals and round green leaves.
Bauhinia tarapotensis bifid leaves spreading from a thin woody plant branch
Bauhinia tarapotensis (Patevaca) pale yellow flower with long stamens against deep green foliage background.
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