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Pride Of Burma

Amherstia nobilis

Extinct in the wild

Pride Of Burma
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India · CC BY-SA 2.0

Overview

Amherstia nobilis is a tropical tree growing to about 15 metres (49 ft) in height with large, showy flowers. It is the only member of the genus Amherstia. It is widely cultivated for ornament in the humid tropics, but is extinct in the wild, only being known from a single wild specimen which was recorded in 1865. It is thus potentially endemic in Burma (Myanmar), hence the common name, though Plants of the World Online also cites it as native in adjoining Thailand. The scientific name commemorates Lady Amherst, and also her daughter Sarah. Another common name, orchid tree, is also used for members of the genus Bauhinia.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Amherstia — CC BY-SA 4.0