Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia aurantiaca

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

orange, red-orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking in warm water for 24 hours improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI