Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) - Video 1

Botanical name: Bauhinia monandra

Common names: Orchid tree, Napoleon's plume

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunDry conditionsWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant
Bauhinia monandra
Napoleons Plume Orchid Tree, starts flowering when only 2 ft tall and grows well in containers.


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