Bauhinia kockiana
Korth.
Red trailing bauhinia
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Description
A deciduous tree. It grows 6 m high and spreads 3 m wide. The stems are erect. The branches are spreading. The leaves are a bright glossy green and have 2 lobes. The flowers are pink and have 5 petals. They are in dense rounded clusters near the ends of branches. The fruit are green and edible.
Edible Uses
The green fruit is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It does best in rich, moist, well-drained soils. It suits a protected sunny location. It is damaged by drought and frost.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds. The seeds need to be treated with hot water before planting. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Notes
There are about 250-350 Bauhinia species. Most are in the tropics. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bauhinia kupu-kupu kokiana, Kokiana
References (2)
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 135
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 903
