Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree)
Bauhinia acuminata
Botanical name: Bauhinia acuminata
Common names: Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Malaysia, now widely cultivated in the Asian tropics







Semi-deciduous large shrub or small tree with white butterfly-like flowers, everblooming (Flower season: Spring through fall). Drought tolerant. Bauhinia acuminata is very sensitive to cold wind. Pea shaped pod with 4 to 6 seeds. See article about this plant.
Similar plants: Bauhinia acuminata
- Bauhinia aureifolia (Gold Leaf Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia bassacensis (Bauhinia)
- Bauhinia bidentata (Orange 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)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bauhinia_acuminata.htm