Bauhinia simple strokes

Bauhinia is also called red flower: an evergreen tree with a height of 6-10 meters. The leaves are leathery, round or broadly heart-shaped, 10-13 cm long, slightly wider than long, with two lobes at the top, shaped like a sheeps hoof, the lobes are about 1/3 of the total length, and the ends of the lobes are rounded and blunt. Racemes or sometimes branched and panicle-shaped; red or reddish-purple; flowers as big as the palm of a hand, 10-12 cm; 5 petals, 4 of which are arranged on both sides, facing each other, while the other petal is cocked above The upper part is shaped like an orchid; the floral fragrance is similar to that of an orchid, so it is also called the "orchid tree". The flowering period is from November to April of the following year. The flowers are as big as a palm, slightly fragrant, with five petals evenly arranged in whorls, red or pink, and very beautiful.
This species is a beautiful ornamental tree with large, purple-red flowers. When in full bloom, the tree is full of trees. It is evergreen and lush all year round. It is quite resistant to smoke and dust, and is especially suitable for street trees. The bark contains tannins and can be used as tanning materials and dyes. The roots, bark and flowers are also used medicinally. It is one of the main garden trees in Guangzhou. Widely cultivated around the world.

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