Bauhinia monandra
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Bauhinia monandra is a species of leguminous trees, of the Fabaceae family.[2] Common names include pink bauhinia,[3] orchid tree,[3] and Napoleon’s plume.[3] Naturally they grow in Madagascar, but have naturalised in Burma, Australia, Christmas Island, the Caribbean, southern USA and the Pacific Islands.[2][4]
References
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species".
- ^ a b Hyland, B. P. M.; Whiffin, T.; Zich, F. A.; et al. (Dec 2010). "Factsheet – Bauhinia monandra". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants (6.1, online version RFK 6.1 ed.). Cairns, Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), through its Division of Plant Industry; the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research; the Australian Tropical Herbarium, James Cook University. Retrieved 16 Mar 2013.
- ^ a b c Forest Starr and Kim Starr (2011). "New Plant Records from Midway Atoll, Maui, and Kaho'olawe" (PDF). Bishop Museum Occasional Papers. 110: 23–35.
- ^ "Factsheet - Bauhinia monandra". Weeds of Australia. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 Mar 2013.
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