| 词条 | Bauhinia petersiana |
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|image= |image_caption = Bauhinia × petersiana flower |regnum=Plantae |unranked_divisio=Angiosperms |unranked_classis=Eudicots |unranked_ordo=Rosids |ordo=Fabales |familia=Fabaceae |genus=Bauhinia |species=B. petersiana |binomial=Bauhinia petersiana|binomial_authority=Peters, 1861 |synonyms=Bauhinia macrantha Oliv. 1871}}Bauhinia petersiana (also known as Kalahari White Bauhinia)[1] is a species of shrubs from Fabaceae family that can be found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo,[2] Lesotho,[3] Mozambique,[4] Angola, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The species is {{convert|2|m}} in height.[5] EcologyIn East Africa, the plant grows at altitudes of {{convert|150|–|1850|m}}, while in South Africa it can be found in dry places, such as the Kalahari desert at the altitudes around {{convert|350|m}}. The plant can widstand frost.[2] Various uses of the plantPlant as foodThe seeds of this plant are considered a delicacy in Botswana, where they are used as nuts. Ground and roasted seeds are often used for coffee. The unripe seeds are not harmful to humans and can be eaten. Botswanans also use the plants seeds for oil.[2] CraftsmanshipIn Congo the bark is used for rope making, while the roots are used to make dye. The plant is harvested by livestock. Its growing as a decorative plant in countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe,[2] and even in the United States.[6] MedicineIn Zimbabwe the Shona tribe uses the plants roots for medical reasons, such as for treating dysmenorrhoea and female infertility. In South Africa the plants pounded leaves when mixed with salt are used to cure wounds. Also, in majority of countries the macerated roots of the plant are used for treating diarrhoea. Despite its widespread usage, the plant was never domesticated, and therefore was poorly documented.[2] References1. ^{{Cite news|url=http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/garden_catalog/cat.cgi?uid=bauhinia_petersiana|title=Bauhinia petersiana, Kalahari White Bauhinia, Koffiebeesklou -|work=TopTropicals.com - rare plants for home and garden|access-date=2017-08-04|language=en}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 Botswanan and Congolese distribution, ecology and various uses of the plant 3. ^Lesotho distribution{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 4. ^{{GRIN | accessdate = 2018-01-25}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=126800|title=Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Bauhinia macrantha|website=www.zimbabweflora.co.zw|language=en|access-date=2017-08-04}} 6. ^United States sale {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305085555/http://www.tradewindsfruitstore.com/servlet/the-2492/Bauhinia-petersiana--dsh--Kalahari/Detail |date=March 5, 2012 }} External links
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