Summary ²

Bauhinia forficata, commonly known as Brazilian orchid tree,Pata de Vaca, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to Brazil and Peru.

Location ³

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay

Description ³

Perennial shrub or small tree, shows high regeneration. It is a fast growing pioneer plant and an important secondary vegetation component.

Habitat Type ³

Rainforest

References ³

Contu, S. 2012. Bauhinia forficata. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2

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