Mazhar Botanic Garden

Bauhinia grandidieri Baill.

Dwarf orchid tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001242
Common name: Dwarf orchid tree
English name: Dwarf Blue orchid tree
Arabic name: بوهينيا زرقاء
Native: Africa, South Madagascar
Country: Africa Madagascar
(PGR): Rare

Semi deciduous shrub growing up to 3 m tall leaves bilobed, blue-green, resemble butterfly wings flowers fragrant, small, lilac to white fruit pods dry

Ornamental. Landscaping

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Texture: Heavy clay Lime rich soils Mostly sand
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 5.5-7.5
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Shrub
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Landscape Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Semi deciduous
pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline

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