Purple Orchid Tree (Bauhinia purpurea): Native Range & Cultivation
Botanical Classification The purple orchid tree is a deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree in the genus Bauhinia, which belongs to the family Fabaceae (the legume or pea family). Its scientific name is Bauhinia purpurea. The species is part of the order Fabales, which includes many nitrogen-fixing trees and shrubs. Bauhinia species are commonly called orchid … Read more