Orchid Tree

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Bauhinia

Species

Bauhinia forficata (Orchid Tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pata De Vaca

Portuguese pata-de-vaca

Similar Species in Bauhinia

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buntfarbene Bauhinie

Bauhinia variegata

Not Evaluated

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Butterfly tree

Bauhinia purpurea

Least Concern

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railway-fence bauhinia

Bauhinia pauletia

Least Concern

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Kei Bauhinia

Bauhinia bowkeri

Vulnerable

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dwarf white bauhinia

Bauhinia acuminata

Least Concern

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Napoleon's plume

Bauhinia monandra

Data Deficient

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bell bauhinia

Bauhinia tomentosa

Least Concern

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African plume

Bauhinia galpinii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orchid Tree?

The scientific name of Orchid Tree is Bauhinia forficata. It belongs to the genus Bauhinia.

What is the conservation status of Orchid Tree?

Orchid Tree (Bauhinia forficata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orchid Tree live?

Orchid Tree is found in Distributed across Brazil and South Africa.. Countries include Brazil, South Africa.

What family does Orchid Tree belong to?

Orchid Tree (Bauhinia forficata) belongs to the genus Bauhinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Orchid Tree endangered?

No, Orchid Tree (Bauhinia forficata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Orchid Tree belong to?

Orchid Tree (Bauhinia forficata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Orchid Tree?

The closest relatives of Orchid Tree in the genus Bauhinia include buntfarbene Bauhinie, Butterfly tree, railway-fence bauhinia, Kei Bauhinia, dwarf white bauhinia.