More scientific research will need to be carried out, eg, artifical controlled cross-pollination experiments to confirm the ability of Bauhinia blakeana in backcross or outcross to produce (fertile) seeds.
Most of the notes and coins in circulations feature Hong Kong's Bauhinia flower or other symbols.
Silver Bauhinia Star | Bauhinia | Bauhinia blakeana | The ''Bauhinia blakeana | Gold Bauhinia Star |
Bauhinia × blakeana is the floral emblem of Hong Kong–a stylized orchid tree flower appears on the Hong Kong flag and Hong Kong Airlines uses 'Bauhinia' as its radio callsign in air traffic communication.