Bauhinia mollis

Bauhinia mollis

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Paraguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Bauhinia
Species:
Bauhinia mollis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks under warm conditions.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash