Bauhinia purpurea

Bauhinia purpurea

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🌿 Botanical Overview

  • Scientific Name: Bauhinia purpurea
  • Common Names: Purple Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree, Kachnar
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Native Range: Southeast Asia, Indian subcontinent

 

🌼 Description

  • Size: Small to medium-sized deciduous tree, typically 6–12 meters (20–40 ft) tall
  • Leaves: Distinctive bilobed (camel-foot shaped) leaves
  • Flowers: Showy, orchid-like, in shades of pink to purple; 5-petaled and fragrant
  • Fruit: Flat, elongated seed pods up to 30 cm (12 in) long, containing multiple seeds

 

🌍 Habitat and Growth

  • Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but tolerates a variety of conditions
  • Light: Full sun enhances flowering; tolerates light shade
  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing
  • Hardiness: Drought-tolerant once established; moderately cold-sensitive