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Bauhinia variegata is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to an area from China through Southeast Asia to the Indian subcontinent. Common names include orchid tree and mountain ebony.
- Bauhinia variegata
- Common name: Orchid Tree Mountain Ebony
- Pronunciation: ba-HIN-ee-a ver-uh-GA-ta
- Family: Fabaceae
- Genus: Bauhinia
- Type: Broadleaf
- Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
- Sun, best on well-drained soil
- Hardy to USDA Zone 9 (low 20 to 30° F) Native to Asia, especially India and China.
- Bauhinia needs to be scarified and soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
- Sow the seeds 1 inch deep in a well draining sandy potting soil and place in a warm/sunny location.
- Keep soil moist, but not soaking wet during germination. ... Keep soil moist, but not soaking wet during