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	Bauhinia blakeana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bauhinia blakeana, sometimes called Hong Kong orchid tree (香港蘭), is an evergreen tree, in the genus Bauhinia, with large thick leaves and striking purplish red flowers.
		The shape of a Bauhinia double-lobed leaf is similar to a heart, 7-10 cm long and 10-13 cm broad, with a deep cleft dividing the apex.
		Bauhinia blakeana (洋紫荊) was adopted as the floral emblem of Hong Kong by the Urban Council in 1965.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bauhinia_blakeana (320 words)

	Encyclopedia: Bauhinia blakeana
		Bauhinia blakeana, sometimes called Hong Kong orchid tree, is a tree in the genus Bauhinia.
		Bauhinia blakeana was first found in Hong Kong, being discovered on the shore of Hong Kong Island near Pok Fu Lam around 1880.
		Bauhinia blakeana (洋紫荊) was adopted as the floral emblem of Hong Kong in 1965.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bauhinia-blakeana (286 words)

	Bauhinia blakeana -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Bauhinia blakeana, sometimes called Hong Kong orchid tree, is a (A tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms) tree in the ((biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species) genus (Mountain ebony, orchid tree) Bauhinia.
		It is usually sterile, suggesting (An organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species) hybrid origin, probably between Bauhinia variegata and Bauhinia purpurea, though this is still a matter of debate.
		Bauhinia blakeana (洋紫荊) was adopted as the (Click link for more info and facts about floral emblem) floral emblem of Hong Kong in 1965.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/bauhinia_blakeana.htm (267 words)

	Monkey Vine Project Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Counts of Bauhinia glabra seedling were completed in 1 meter study plots in 20 meter strip transects perpendicular to the trail at 10 meter intervals.
		While the ease of identification and bizarre appearance of Bauhinia glabra were factors that we considered in choosing this species, its primary appeal was the skiophytic nature and preference for disturbed, secondary forest locations.
		Though we expected a higher presence of Bauhinia glabra on the hiking trail in the highly disturbed area and fewer seedlings 10 m into the forest, we found their presence to be highly variable especially along the edge of the trail.
	www.woodrow.org /teachers/esi/2001/CostaRica/palo_verde2/monkey_vine (1694 words)

	Bauhinia bowkeri
		Bauhinia bowkeri is a rare endemic of the thicket or valley bushveld region in the Eastern Cape.
		The genus Bauhinia was established by Linnaeus in 1753 and commemorates the brothers Caspar and Johan Bauhin, both botanists and herbalists, the characteristic paired leaves being a reflection of their relationship.
		Bauhinia bowkeri is easily propagated from seed sown during spring or summer, planted 1-2 mm deep in sandy well drained potting soil, placed in a warm position and kept moist.
	www.plantzafrica.com /plantab/bauhinbowk.htm (1217 words)

	China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		It is said that a new species of Bauhinia, unique to Hong Kong, was discovered near the seashore at Telegraph Bay on Hong Kong Island in the 19th Century.
		The species was named Bauhinia blakeana after Sir Henry Blake, governor of Hong Kong from 1898 to 1903, who was a strong supporter of botany.
		Bauhinias are widely planted as ornamental trees in parks, gardens and roadside verges.
	www.warid.com /country/china.htm (637 words)

	Bauhinia - Hong Kong emblem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Known as Bauhinia blakeana in scientific parlance, the Hong Kong orchid tree is something of an enigma.
		Dunn assigned it to the Bauhinia genus, and named it after Sir Henry Blake, who was Governor of Hong Kong from 1898 to 1903 and had a strong interest in botany.
		Hong Kong Bauhinias: informative pages on Hong Kong's 11 species of Bauhinia – especially the Hong Kong orchid tree – by Dr Lawrence Ramsden.
	www.drmartinwilliams.com /hkwildstars/bauhinia.html (706 words)

	Bauhinia spp.: Orchid-Tree (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Bauhinia blakeana, the Hong Kong Orchid-Tree, is seedless and would not present such a litter problem.
		Bauhinia purpurea, most variable, produces narrow-petaled, red-purple to blue-purple flowers in late fall and early winter while leaves are on the trees.
		Bauhinia aculeata, with white flowers, is hardy as far north as hardiness USDA hardiness zone 8b but has a tendency to produce many root suckers.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /ST091 (730 words)

	Tropical Rainforest Seeds of Orchid Tree (Bauhinia) with photographs of the tropical trees.
		Bauhinia is a genus of tropical trees, shrubs and some vines (Bauhinia galpinii) which belong to the Fabaceae or Bean Family.
		Bauhinia galpinii (not offered from the GreenDealer at this time) is a vining shrub with orange flowers and is drought tolerant.
		The two Pink Bauhinia photographs in the last row were taken outside one of the hotels, where I was a guest, in San José.
	www.greendealer-exotic-seeds.com /seeds/Bauhinia.html (546 words)

	bauhinia
		Lynn Lowery was responsible for Bauhinia congesta becoming popular after collecting some seed in Mexico and on the Texas border.
		Bauhinia's appear to be hardier than earlier thought.
		Bauhinia macranthera is the best of the best and hard to find.
	www.plantx.com /plantkingdom/rosidae/rosales/leguminosae/caesalpinioideae/bauhinia.htm (108 words)

	Burke's Backyard Archives 2000 - Bauhinia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		There are hundreds of species of bauhinia, and they all have characteristic orchid-like flowers and 2-lobed leaves.
		Many of the commonly grown bauhinias come from China, where they are known as sheep's foot trees, because each leaf looks just like the cloven hoof of a sheep.
		This bauhinia is sterile and rarely produces the large flat seed pods seen on other species.
	www.burkesbackyard.com.au /2000/archives/2000/in_the_garden/trees_and_palms/bauhinia?mysource_site_extension=printer_friendly_pages (319 words)

	Australian Bush Flower Essences - Bauhinia Testimonial
		This is a common tree in the tropical woodlands of northern Australia, extending from the plains of the western Kimberleys, south to Port Hedland and east to the Northern Territory.
		The change was so immediate and so apparent that they called Bauhinia "the magic essence." Besides the above results, I witnessed subtle changes happening with this essence in the behavior and the consciousness of people who had become "arteriosclerotic" in their view of certain issues or of life in general.
		After a few weeks of taking the essence, she reported that it had been instrumental in her decision to learn to use lasers and fax machines in her job as a graphic artist, and that she had made some other major changes at work, too.
	www.essencesonline.com /AusBush-nl3.htm (691 words)

	Orchid Tree (Bauhinia variegata)
		Growth Habits: Deciduous to semi-evergreen tree, to 30 feet tall (9 m); grey-green 2-lobed heart shaped large leaves, with 11 to 13 veins
		Bauhinias were named in honor of the brothers Bauhin, Swiss botanists of the 16th-17th century.
		Bauhinias should be fertilized at least once a year.
	www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Fabaceae/Bauhinia_variegata.html (269 words)

	Orchid Tree, Bauhinia
		Depending on variety, bauhinias flower in winter, spring or summer and many of the 300 species are also shrubs
		The Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia blakeana) is the emblem of Kong Kong and the flower is part of the regional flag.
		This tree produces extra large 6 inch scented flowers fall through spring which are a strong red or purple in color.
	www.mgonline.com /bauhinia.html (256 words)

	Bauhinia - Bauhinia - Hong Kong emblem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the However, Golden Bauhinia Square remains open for sightseeing.
		The flower of Bauhinia blakeana was adopted as the emblem of Hong Kong in 1965.
		Bauhinia, emblem of Hong Kong, is a tree with beautiful, orchid-like flowers.
	www.indexway.com /?q=bauhinia (340 words)

	Database Entry: Pata de Vaca - Bauhinia forficata - Pata de Vaca -Bauhinia forficata - Pata de Vaca -Bauhinia forficata ...
		The Bauhinia genus comprises about 500 species of shrubs, small trees, and lianas in the tropics - most of which bears the distinctive cow's hoof shaped leaves.
		Five folk species are used as tonics, Bauhinia, Drypetes, Laetia, Clarisia, and several water vine species of the dillenia family.
		As tonics, a root decoction of [bauhinia] is taken orally;.
	www.rain-tree.com /patadevaca.htm (1481 words)

	Rare plants: Bauhinia
		The pea family, Leguminosae, is perhaps best known as a working-class family, arguably the most important in the plant kingdom because its ability to fix nitrogen from the air into the ground allows the growth of other plants and the formation of protein in the things that eat them.
		There are between 250 and 600 species of Bauhinia, depending on whether the taxonomist you ask is a lumper or a splitter.
		Phanera, Bauhinia corymbosa is a vining Bauhinia from southeast Asia.
	www.worldplants.com /bauhinia.htm (462 words)

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		Thompson was chosen for his distinguished contributions in fostering close economic and business ties between the United States and Hong Kong and for his continued efforts in promoting investment in Hong Kong.
		The Gold Bauhinia Star is awarded to people who have made contributions of a very high degree of merit.
		The Bauhinia is an indigenous flower and serves as the symbol for the Hong Kong national flag and its currency.
	www.crownrelo.com /crown/publicit.nsf/(webPressReleases)/CCD8405D7A973DEA88256D6400486BD7 (454 words)

	Plant Profile for Bauhinia (bauhinia) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Bauhinia L. View 200 genera in Fabaceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
		Bauhinia L. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report.
		Bauhinia L. View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 26490.
	plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=BAUHI (181 words)

	Bauhinia Web Page Design
		There will always be fly-by-night operations that offer extremely low prices and then put your web site on a non-reliable web hosting company, but one morning the hosting company is gone and your web site will be homeless.
		Bauhinia has been operating since 1995, is a member of the Great Pacific Group of Companies, which started her business since early 80's and developed till now as a major international manufacturing limited company.
		If Bauhinia is the designer and host of your web site, you do not pay any setup fee or new domain registration fee, we will apply or transfer your domain name with no extra charge.
	www.bauhinia.com /bauhinia/why.htm (610 words)

	Hong Kong
		On 10 Nov. 1999, Jan Oskar Engene sent to FOTW the Chinese law on National Flag :..Article 11 Measures for the display of the National Flag by civilian vessels or foreign vessels entering Chinese territorial waters..
		The Hong Kong SAR flag and emblem were adopted on Feb 16th 1990 and passed the preparatory committee of Hong Kong SAR on Aug 10th 1996 and first officially hoisted on Jul 1st 1997 when Hong Kong was returned from the U.K. to China.
		The flower on the flag is the Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Blakeana) - named after the British Governor of Hong Kong from 1898 to 1903, Sir Henry Blake, a keen botanist who discovered it near Pokfulam, Hong Kong Island, in 1880.
	flagspot.net /flags/hk.html (562 words)

	Plants Belonging to the Genus 'Bauhinia' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Bauhinia candicans synonym of Bauhinia forficata (Brazilian Orchid-Tree)
		Bauhinia congesta synonym of Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree, Texas Plume)
		Bauhinia punctata synonym of Bauhinia galpinii (Red Bauhinia, Pride of De Kaap, African plume)
	www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Fabaceae/Bauhinia.html (75 words)

	Bauhinia Web Page Design - Posters from the 30's
		Bauhinia Web Page Design - Posters from the 30's
		Long before corporate gifts became fashionable, cigarette posters - mainly in the form of calendars - were already a popular promotional give-away.
		Reproduction of any kind is strictly prohibited without prior express written consent...
	www.bauhinia.com /poster/eng.htm (630 words)

	Bauhinia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Nudgee College Old Boys Association took their story gathering skills to Bauhinia Shire, Central Queensland, in June 2001, to run oral history workshops at Rollston and Springsure.
		The Bauhina Shire Oral History workshops were organised by Kylie Maguire, Bauhinia Shire Manager, and Lorna Smith of Springsure.
		The Old Boys put their skills to good use in other areas of central Queensland in June, recording memories and anecdotes about education from people in Longreach and Emerald.
	www.nudgee.com /fedmuster/bauhinia.htm (195 words)

	Buddhist flower Bauhinia variegata var. candida of mountain forests in China
		Many mountain sites of Xishuangbanna are covered with white flowers in spring when Bauhinia is flowering.
		Also, Bauhinia's flowers are making an excellent dish in local cooking.
		The Buddhist Bauhinia is cold tolerant and makes a wonderful garden tree for most climates.
	natureproducts.net /Forest_Products/Trees/Bauhinia.html (240 words)

	Bauhinia Cottage Boutique Country Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia
		Bauhinia Cottage is located 15 minutes from Burleigh Heads beach on Queenslands Gold Coast, nestled in 26 acres in the beautiful Tallebudgera Valley.
		An exclusive self-contained retreat, the cottage has 3 queen suites - perfect for a weekend get together with friends, or a romantic escape for two.
		An extensive library, Bose sound system, 3 metre screen theatrette, lush private gardens and superb rural views, combine with a treasury of antiques, artwork, and collectables.
	www.bcottage.com.au (150 words)

	Macau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Like Hong Kong, Macau also has a flower to represent the city.
		While the representative flower of Hong Kong is the Bauhinia, the representative flower of Macau is the lotus.
		The lotus is always used as a symbol of the Macau Special Administrative Region.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Macau (2089 words)

	Agroforestree Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		bosbeesklou (Afrikaans); kanchivala (Cantonese); bell bauhinia, hairy bauhinia, mountain ebony, orchid tree, St. Thomas tree, variegated bauhinia, yellow tree bauhinia (English); gurial, gwiar, kachnar, koliar, kural, padrian (Hindi); akbar tapak kerbau, kupu-kupu (Malay); phalgu, pita kanchana (Sanskrit); msaponi, musaponi (Swahili); iruvaji, manthari, segapu-manchori (Tamil); isiThibathibana (Zulu);
		Bauhinia tomentosa is usually a scrambling, many-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching 4 m (max.
		The hairy bauhinia grows from Natal and Zululand to eastern Transvaal, northwards to tropical Africa, and eastwards to Sri Lanka and India.
	www.worldagroforestry.org /Sites/TreeDBS/Aft/Print.cfm?SpID=319 (942 words)

	Floridata: Bauhinia variegata
		Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia X blakeana is a sterile hybrid between (probably) B.
		The hybrid, Hong Kong orchid tree doesn't produce pods because it is sterile.
		There are more than 200 species in the genus Bauhinia.
	www.floridata.com /ref/B/bauh_var.cfm (712 words)

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