Bauhinia semibifida var. acuminata

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Bauhinia semibifida var. acuminata

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Description

The deeply divided leaves, 2/3-3/4 with broad sinus and narrowly triangular lobes with acuminate tips are the easily distinguishing characters of this variety. Petals are narrow lanceolate, 15-20 mm including the thin, 4-5 mm long claw.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, N Borneo present
Malesia: N Borneo. Type from Sabah (Sepulut), another collection from NE Borneo (Berau, Mt Njapa).

Morphology

On the holotype the petals are described as 'reddish/yellow'; this should be studied in nature as all other varieties have white petals turning yellowish.