Markhamia stipulata, Spathodea stipulata

Khae
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Zone: 10-11?

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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.

Similar plants:

Markhamia lutea (Gold Markhamia, Yellow Bell Bean Tree )
Markhamia sp. (Bell Bean Tree)
Markhamia zanzibarica, Markhamia acuminata (Bell Bean Tree, Maroon Bell-bean)
Phryganocydia corymbosa, Macfadyena corymbosa, Spathodea corymbosa (Trinidad Pink Trumpet Vine )
Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip Tree, Scarlet Bell Tree, Fountain Tree)

Markhamia stipulata, Spathodea stipulata, Khae

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