English Common Name: Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 羊蹄甲 (Yángtí jiǎ) Other Local Name: Tapak Kuda (Malaysia), Kekapur (Malaysia), Bunga Kupu-kupu (Indonesia) Family Name: Fabaceae (Bean Family) Scientific Name: Bauhinia purpurea Synonym: Bauhinia castrata, Bauhinia coromandeliana, Bauhinia platyphylla, Bauhinia platyphylla, Bauhinia rosea, Bauhinia triandra, Bauhinia violacea, Caspareopsis purpurea, Phanera purpurea Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Fabales > Fabaceae (Bean Family) > Bauhinia Origin: South China and India Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A small to medium-size deciduous tree growing to 5 meters. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Melaka, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |