Bauhinia semibifida Roxb. var. acuminata K. & S. S. Larsen
The deeply divided leaves , 2/3 to 3/4 with broad sinus and narrowly triangular lobes with acuminate tips are the easily distinguishing characters of this variety (semibifida ac Bauh lf FM11 ). Lamina 4.5-10 by 4-7 cm, the undersides are densely dark brown appressed hairy. The buds are clavate, 13-14 mm, hypanthium 5-7 mm. Petals are narrow lanceolate, 15-20 mm including the thin, 4-5 mm long claw.
Distribution
Malesia : N Borneo. Type from Sabah (Sepulut), another collection from NE Borneo (Berau, Mt Njapa).
Habitat
No data available.
Note
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.