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Bauhinia tomentosa
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Photo: Warren McCleland
9 km north-west of Metuge, Pemba district
Photo: Warren McCleland
9 km north-west of Metuge, Pemba district
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Yellow bauhinia (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Shrub or multi-stemmed small tree with drooping branches. The leaves are lobed for about half the length, as is typical for this genus. The flowers are bell-shaped, yellow, often with a dark maroon center; the pods are woody, up to 14 cm long, covered in velvety hairs. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | tomentosa: tomentose, densely woolly (pods) |
| Habitat: | Dry woodland and riverine thickets. |
| Altitude range: | |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Feb |
| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in Africa from Ethiopia southwards to KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa; also in Malaysia. |
| Mozambique distribution: | N,T,MS,GI,M |
| Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m, shrub under 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Saturday 23 June 2018 |
| Literature: |
Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 27. Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 19 - 20. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 240. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 8. Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 212. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 243. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 43. |
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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Bauhinia tomentosa
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