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Bauhinia purpurea, Phanera purpurea Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree Origin: Australia and East Asia Nice landscape tree, good shade tree for summer. Bauhinias were named in honor of the brothers Bauhin, Swiss botanists of the 16th-17th century. Their characteristic twin lobed leaves give them a definite tropical look. Sensitive to chlorosis, treat with iron chelate. Although not generally necessary, they can be pruned after flowering. Flowers are fragrant. See article about bauhinias. Similar plants: Bauhinia bassacensis, Phanera bassacensis (Bauhinia) Bauhinia bidentata, Phanera bidentata (Orange Bauhinia, Orange Orchid Vine) Bauhinia corymbosa, Phanera corymbosa (Vining bauhinia, Climbing Bauhinia, Camel's foot) Bauhinia kockiana, Bauhinia coccinea, Phanera coccinea (Red Trailing Bauhinia) Bauhinia semibifida, Phanera semibifida (Trailing Bauhinia) Bauhinia variegata, Phanera variegata (Orchid tree, Purple orchid tree, Mountain ebony, Poor Man's orchid) Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid) Bauhinia aureifolia (Gold Leaf Bauhinia, Bai Mai Si Thong) Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid Tree) Bauhinia bowkeri (Kei White Bauhinia, Bowker's Bauhinia, Keibeesklou) More similar plants We have this item for sale

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