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![]() | Bauhinia tomentosa Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae Yellow Orchid Tree, Yellow Bell Bauhinia, St. Thomas Tree Origin: East Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Not fussy about soil. Pale yellow flowers facing downward. Nice specimen tree for the small yard. The bell-shaped yellow flowers have a black marking in the throat and may turn pinkish with age. Leaves smell like burned rubber when rubbed. This vigorous shrub or small tree is suitable for a mixed border or rockery. Plant in well-drained soil. Protect young plants from frost. Prune to keep in shape. A food supplement - Kachnar - is made out of this plant as a gargle for sore throats, as a paste for skin diseases, or internally as a remedy for diarrhea. Similar plants:
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1025 Bauhinia tomentosa - Yellow Orchid Tree Yellow Orchid Tree. Small size specimen tree with bushy crown and pretty drooping flowers - off white to light yellowm, sometimes with black centers. The flower may change color from pale yellow to purple while matures within a few days. Small bonsai-type leaves have distinctive "burning" smell when rubbed. Drought tolerant, prefers dry sites.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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