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Bauhinia tomentosa L.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Common Name: | St. Thomas Tree, Yellow Bauhinia, Bell Bauhinia, Yellow Orchid Tree, Kupu-kupu, Tapak Kuda |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb and Spice) |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Others
| Master ID | 1458 |
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| Species ID | 2751 |
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