Where Did Bauhinia Trees Originated From?

Bauhinias are spring bloomers and are unequaled as backgrounds for lower growing flowers. B. purpurea, a small tree from India and well named the orchid tree, has pink or orchid flowers which look like newly released butterflies poised for happy flight - quite the proper feeling for spring. If you know banhinias, you are already familiar with the delicate grace and interesting shape of their foliage. The very charming white variety is also in the trade.