Genus Bauhinia is a term used to describe a group of flowering plants that belong to the family of legumes. This term is commonly used in botanical science and is sometimes shortened to just "Bauhinia" in literature. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to the genus Bauhinia, such as Lasiobema, Phanera, and Triplochiton. These synonyms may be used interchangeably depending on the context, but they all refer to the same group of plants. Bauhinia species are often used in traditional medicine and have been cultivated for their ornamental value. They can be found throughout tropical and subtropical regions across the world.