Bauhinia monandra (Orchid tree) - Video 2

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
Flower will start out as a pale yellow but turn to pink the next day with the center petal streaked with magenta.


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