Bauhinia galpinii

Pride of the Cape

Dense bush or rambler up to 1.5 m high. The leaves are two-lobed, resembling a butterfly in shape, and 2-3 cm long. It bears a profusion of red flowers about 2-5 cm in diameter. The pods are straight, dark brown, 10-15 cm long and 2-3 cm broad. Usually occurs in sheltered areas along rivers and gorges. Cannot withstand frost.

As % of dry matter

DM

CP

CF

Ash

EE

NFE

Ca

P

Ref

Pods, South Africa

99.2

17.2

20.1

3.6

3.1

56.0

0.20

0.20

193