8,430 observationsLeast Concern
Orchid Tree
Bauhinia purpurea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Bauhinia
About
Phanera purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to South China (which includes Hong Kong) and Southeast Asia. Common names include orchid tree, Hong Kong orchid tree, purple bauhinia, camel's foot, butterfly tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Orchid Tree is Bauhinia purpurea.
- Orchid Tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Orchid Tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Orchid Tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Orchid Tree belongs to the order Fabales.
- Orchid Tree belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Orchid Tree belongs to the genus Bauhinia.