Bauhinia, Kimberley Bauhinia, Jigal tree, Beantree
Lysiphyllum cunninghamii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tall shrub. It grows 4-10 m high and spreads 2-5 m wide. The crown is spreading. The small branches usually hang down. The leaves are deeply divided into 2 leaflets which are joined at the base. The leaflets are 1.5-3 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. They are dull bluish-green. The flower panicles are 15-25 cm long. They are in the axils of the upper leaves. They hang down. The flowers are 3-4.5 cm long and pinkish with red stamens. The fruit are pods are 12-15 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are oblong and flattened sideways. They are black. The seeds are 2 cm long. They are rounded and brown.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in tropical woodlands and grasslands often along streams. It suits seasonally dry climates.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers - nectar, gum

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from treated seed.

Its other names

Local names

Djuuma

Synonyms

Bauhinia cunninghamii Benth.;