| Etymology | Genus | After the Swiss botanists, Gaspard and Jean Bauhin |
|---|---|---|
| Species | - | |
| Family | Fabaceae | |
| Synonyms | Phanera kockiana (Korth.) Benth. | |
| Common Names | Kock's Bauhinia, Red Trailing Bauhinia | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Indonesia, Malaysia | |
Diagnostics:
Bauhinia kockiana is a climber commonly cultivated over trellises and shelters. It has tri-veined opposite leaves and are often flushed with attractive orange inflorescences that gradually turn to yellow with age.
Interesting Facts:
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Climbing over shelter at Lower Seletar Reservoir Park (2018).
Tri-veined leaves.
Flower clusters.
Flower close-up.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2019-01-01 / Modified: 2019-01-02