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Bauhinia monandra

Plants

Family: Fabaceae · Genus: Bauhinia

Bauhinia monandra

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Bauhinia monandra is a species of leguminous trees in the family Fabaceae. Common names include pink bauhinia, orchid tree, and Napoleon's plume. The tree is native to Madagascar, where it is widespread in lowland humid forests and dry forests. It has naturalised in Myanmar, Australia, Christmas Island, the Caribbean, southern USA, Colombia, Brazil, and the Pacific Islands. The species is invasive in New Caledonia.

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Growing details and traits for Bauhinia monandra in the Library.

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