anacacho bauhinia

 

small, multi-trunked tree of the western edwards plateau with fragrant, butterfly-shaped white flowers + interestingly cloven leaves that often remain evergreen in mild winters 

 

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\\ anacacho bauhinia (BALU)

\\ anacacho bauhinia (BALU)

\\ anacacho bauhinia (BALU)

\\ anacacho bauhinia (BALU)

\\ anacacho bauhinia (BALU)

plant details

anacacho bauhinia

identification

latin name: Bauhinia lunarioides

usda code: BALU

alternative name(s): Orchid tree, Texasplume, Anacacho orchid tree

classification

ecotopes class: canopy

ecological condition(s): sunny edgedesert bajada

size range: small – 20-40 ft

habit: tree

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun – part-sun

color signature: small white or pink clusters

 

native range