Pore Leaved Bauhinia is commonly found along the Western Ghats, reaching 25 m in height. The flowers are not very showy, compared to other Bauhinia species. They are white in color, and about a centimeter or so across. However, the leaves are probably the largest among all Bauhinia species found in India. The leaves can be over a foot across. The species name foveolata, is derived from the fact that the underside of the leaves is covered with minute pores (foveoli), each of which has a sort of stopper or plug retained in position by a slender thread coming from the middle of the pore. These pores are somewhat like chained plugs in kitchen sinks.