White Bauhinia

Bauhinia petersiana, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducerShade ProviderPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Yellow Fever TreeVachellia xanthophloea

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

phantom treeMoringa ovalifolia

Pollinator Sharing

Nubian AcaciaAcacia nubica

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Karoo boer-beanSchotia afra

Both leguminous trees competing for similar ecological niches in African savannas

Big Pine CynometraCynometra webberi

Both are legumes that may compete while also altering soil nitrogen availability

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood ProductionMedicinal UseOrnamental

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung PodsRoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidWound HealingAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does White Bauhinia grow in?

White Bauhinia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is White Bauhinia a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, White Bauhinia is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for White Bauhinia?

Good companions for White Bauhinia include Yellow Fever Tree, phantom tree, Nubian Acacia.

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