Bauhinia pottsii var. velutina (Benth.) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen

Variety

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Characteristics

Resembling var. mollissima, the upper leaf surface is also velvety, and very often with the characteristic 'mouldy' look; but it deviates by the lower surfaces which are greyish pubescent, and the clavate buds with 5 longitudinal ridges and crested apex.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

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Cultivation

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Germination duration (days) 21 - 42
Germination temperacture (C°) 23 - 29
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Germination treatment soaking
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Distribution

Bauhinia pottsii var. velutina world distribution map, present in Myanmar, Malaysia, and Thailand

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:884820-1
WFO ID wfo-0000199570
COL ID 7LBRF
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Synonyms

Phanera velutina Bauhinia velutina Bauhinia pottsii var. velutina