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Markhamia stipulata, Spathodea stipulata, Khae
 Markhamia stipulata, Spathodea stipulata
Family: Bignoniaceae
Khae
Origin: Southeast Asia
small tree 10-20 ftfull sunsemi-shademoderate waterregular waterwhite/off-white flowersfragrantethnomedicaledible

The young branches, leaves and inflorescence stalks are yellow-brown and hairy. The funnel-shaped fleshy flowers are fragrant, with rusty purple veins.

Timber used for furniture and permanent constructions as termite resistent.Young shoots are eaten and flowers used as a fresh vegetable. Fruits and flowers are boiled or steamed before they are eaten.


 
Markhamia stipulata, Spathodea stipulata, Khae


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   4363 Markhamia stipulata var. Pierrii - Dok khae
Attractive small ornamental tree with lush foliage and funnel-shaped fleshy flowers that are fragrant, with rusty purple veins. Var. pierrii has reddish flowers.
Young shoots of the plant are eaten and flowers used as a fresh vegetable. Fruits and flowers are boiled or steamed before they are eaten.

 
3 gal pot6 Plant(s) in stock
39.95  
 


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