Orchid tree

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tree
gptkbp:aroma fragrant flowers
gptkbp:attracts gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:bark_color gray to brown
smooth to slightly rough
gptkbp:body_shape rounded
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:common_name Bauhinia
gptkbp:community_involvement resilient to drought conditions
gptkbp:companion_plants palms
gptkbp:cultural_practices gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty in some cultures
gptkbp:cultural_symbol symbol of renewal
gptkbp:drought_tolerance moderate
gptkbp:environmental_impact provides shade
gptkbp:family gptkb:Fabaceae
gptkbp:flower_color pink
gptkbp:flower_structure large
five petals
gptkbp:flowering_season gptkb:spring
spring to summer
showy flowers
gptkbp:fruit_type pod
long, flat pods
gptkbp:genus Bauhinia
gptkbp:growth_form tree form
gptkbp:growth_habit deciduous
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:fast
gptkbp:height up to 30 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Orchid tree
gptkbp:invasive_potential low
gptkbp:landscape shade tree
specimen tree
used in parks and gardens
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement alternate
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:green
gptkbp:leaf_shape lobed
broadleaf
deciduous in winter
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance low
gptkbp:native_to tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:pests moderate
gptkbp:pollinators bees
gptkbp:propagation_method seeds or cuttings
gptkbp:root_system fibrous roots
gptkbp:seasonal_activities flowers in spring
gptkbp:seed_dispersal wind and animals
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:uses ornamental purposes
gptkbp:wildlife supports local wildlife
gptkbp:wood_uses softwood
furniture and crafts
gptkbp:zone zones 9-11
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bauhinia_variegata
gptkb:Bauhinia_variegata_var._variegata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7