Bauhinia Variegata (宮粉羊蹄甲) can be found in Hong Kong. They look like Bauhinia Blakeana, but differ with the latter in colours and reproduction.It is a species of flowering plant native to southeastern Asia, from southern China west to Pakistan and India. The common names include Orchid tree, Camel's Foot Tree and Mountain-ebony.
It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10–12 m tall, deciduous in the dry season. The leaves are 10–20 cm long and broad, rounded, and bilobed at the base and apex. The flowers are conspicuous, bright pink or white, 8–12 cm diameter, with five petals. The fruit is a 15–30 cm long pod, containing some seeds.
This is a very popular ornamental tree in subtropical and tropical climates, grown for its scented flowers. In the Neotropics, it can be used to attract hummingbirds - such as Sapphire-spangled Emerald, Glittering-bellied Emerald, or White-throated Hummingbird - into gardens and parks. In some areas, it has become naturalised and invasive.
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The lighter colour of this variety is beautiful.
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