Phanera yunnanensis explained

Phanera yunnanensis (taxonomic synonym Bauhinia yunnanensis) is a plant with the common names Chinese orchid tree, Yunnan orchid or orchid vine, native to China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) and W. Indochina.[1] [2] It is a perennial dicot described as a shrub or vine.[3] It is in the Fabaceae family,[3] has orchid-like flowers[4] and has been introduced to Florida, in the USA.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113367-1 Plants of the World Online
  2. Web site: Bauhinia yunnanensis . International Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS) . 31 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Plants Profile for Bauhinia yunnanensis (Yunnan bauhinia). plants.usda.gov.
  4. Web site: Flora Caroliniana - Bauhinia yunnanensis. herbarium.biol.sc.edu.