The genus Bauhinia (Fabaceae, Caesalpinioideae, Cercideae) in Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico, Belice and Guatemala)

Authors

  • Rafael Torres-Colín
  • Rodrigo Duno de Stefano
  • Lilia Lorena Can

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2009.002.625

Keywords:

Cercis, flora, Mesoamerica, ornamental

Abstract

General information about the genus Bauhinia in the Yucatán Peninsula Biotic Province is presented. Five native species, B. divaricata L, B. erythrocalyx Wunderlin, B. jenningsii P. Wilson, B. herrerae (Britton et Rose) Standl. et Steyerm., B. ungulata L. and 2 exotic species, B. monandra Kurz and B. variegata L., are recognized. Species identification key, morphological descriptions, distribution maps, and photographs are presented. Additional information of common names and uses in the region is included.

 

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Published

2009-08-01

How to Cite

Torres-Colín, R., Duno de Stefano, R., & Lorena Can, L. (2009). The genus Bauhinia (Fabaceae, Caesalpinioideae, Cercideae) in Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico, Belice and Guatemala). Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 80(002). https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2009.002.625

Issue

Vol. 80 No. 002: agosto

Section

TAXONOMÍA Y SISTEMÁTICA