Bauhinia forficata
Bauhinia forficata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Bauhinia |
Species: | B. forficata |
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Bauhinia forficata Link | |
Bauhinia forficata, commonly known as Brazilian orchid tree,[1]Pata de Vaca, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to Argentina, Brazil and Peru.
References
- ↑ Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson (1993). "Bauhinia forficata: Brazilian Orchid-Tree". University of Florida.
External links
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Wikispecies has information related to: Bauhinia forficata |
- Its entry in the tropical plant database
- Research identifying useful chemical extracted from Pata de vaca
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