Bauhinia galpinii

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Common name: Red Orchid Bush, Red Bauhinia, Pride of De Kaap , בוהיניית גלפין, בוהיניית גלפין

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Synonym: Bauhinia punctata

Distribution: S Africa

Habitat: Forests and garigue

Hardiness: Central Israel mts

Life form: Shrub

Description: E.Southern Africa.Bushveld & thicket.Rocky areas or near streams.Pliable branches used for making baskets & roof trusses in rural areas.

1: • Accession: 0000-2875
2: Africa: Tree and scrub savannah (SAV5) • Accession: 1989-0737/1
3: Africa: Tree and scrub savannah (SAV5) • Accession: 1992-0313/1
4: Africa: Tree and scrub savannah (SAV5) • Accession: 1992-0313/2

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Bauhinia galpinii

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