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Pata De Vaca

Bauhinia forficata

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pata De Vaca
Portuguese pata-de-vaca

Similar Species in Bauhinia

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pie de cabra
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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Mountain ebony
Bauhinia variegata
Not Evaluated
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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 Pata De Vaca?
The scientific name of Pata De Vaca is Bauhinia forficata. It belongs to the genus Bauhinia.
What is the conservation status of Pata De Vaca?
Pata De Vaca (Bauhinia forficata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pata De Vaca live?
Pata De Vaca is found in Distributed across Brazil and South Africa.. Countries include Brazil, South Africa.
What family does Pata De Vaca belong to?
Pata De Vaca (Bauhinia forficata) belongs to the genus Bauhinia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Pata De Vaca endangered?
No, Pata De Vaca (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 Pata De Vaca belong to?
Pata De Vaca (Bauhinia forficata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Pata De Vaca?
The closest relatives of Pata De Vaca in the genus Bauhinia include pie de cabra, Kei Bauhinia, dwarf white bauhinia, Mountain ebony, Napoleon's plume.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Bauhinia — 9 Species

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Pata De Vaca
Bauhinia forficata
LC
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pie de cabra
Bauhinia purpurea
LC 🐾
Kei Bauhinia
Bauhinia bowkeri
VU 🐾
dwarf white bauhinia
Bauhinia acuminata
LC 🐾
Mountain ebony
Bauhinia variegata
NE 🐾
Napoleon's plume
Bauhinia monandra
DD 🐾
bell bauhinia
Bauhinia tomentosa
LC 🐾
African plume
Bauhinia galpinii
LC 🐾
railway-fence bauhinia
Bauhinia pauletia
LC
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