Mountain Ebony
Bauhinia variegatafam. Fabaceae
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Pl. 236F — Bauhinia variegata
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Bauhinia variegata, cunoscută sub numele de țigărie de munte, este un arbore sau arbust nativ din Myanmar și vârfurile Himalaiei vestice, având o distribuție care se extinde în Assam, Bangladesh, China Central-Sud, Himalaya Est, India și Laos. Cunoscut pentru frunzele sale comestibile, această plantă se dezvoltă în condiții umide sau bogate în apă, preferând sustratul său să fie ușor (sâlbatic), mediu sau greu (argillaceu). Îl necesită soarele plin sau parțial și este durabil în zonele 8-11. Îndepărtându-se până la 12 de metri, țigăria de munte se distinge prin frunzele sale caracteristice, lobate, similar cele ale unei trifolie.
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What is Mountain Ebony?
Bauhinia variegata, cunoscută sub numele de țigărie de munte, este un arbore sau arbust nativ din Myanmar și vârfurile Himalaiei vestice, având o distribuție care se extinde în Assam, Bangladesh, China Central-Sud, Himalaya Est, India și Laos.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
8-11
Habit
Tree, Shrub
Mature size
12.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Mountain Ebony for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple Mountain Ebony tree to observe its growth and beauty.
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What you'll need
A young Mountain Ebony sapling, well-draining soil, and a container or garden space.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring when the weather is warming up, avoiding frost.
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Soil and container prep
Use a mix of light (sandy), medium, or heavy clay soil with good drainage. Ensure containers have holes for water to escape.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant the sapling carefully, ensuring not to damage the roots. Water thoroughly after planting.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Place in a sunny spot and avoid direct midday sun for now.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly once a year with compost or organic matter.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy shade, using too much fertilizer, and not providing enough support for the tree as it grows.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of the Mountain Ebony (Bauhinia variegata) are edible and can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are often prepared by boiling before consumption to enhance their palatability.
Other uses:DyeAnimal feedTanninLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
13 native · 17 introduced
Distribuție
13 native · 17 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 13 native· 17 introduced
Asia18 regions
native (9)BangladeshChinaIndiaLaosMyanmarNepalPakistanThailandVietnam
introduced (9)BangladeshCambodiaChinaIndiaLaosNepalPakistanThailandVietnam
Americas2 regions
introduced (2)BahamasBolivia
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, West Himalaya, Panamá
introduced:Caroline Is., California, Argentina Northeast, East Himalaya, Panamá, Argentina Northwest
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