Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia cheilantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification (mechanical or acid) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash