Bauhinia variegata

Agro-ecological Zone
Lowlands to Midlands
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Coppicing, lopping, pollarding Yes Deciduous Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 500 - 2550 30 - 42 0 - 1800 Prefers a fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Orchid tree/Mountain ebony
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
Seedlings, direct sowing at site Pre-soak for 24 hours in warm water
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA Other Links
Fabaceae Fruits, Other Foods (including nuts), young leaves, flowers, Firewood, Farm tools, Household tools, Medicine, Tannins/Dyestuff, Gums/Resins Bauhinia variegata L. Bauhinia variegata L. Shade
Cultural Uses
Ornamental