Markhamia stipulata
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Markhamia stipulata | |
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Markhamia stipulata, Hainan, China | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Bignoniaceae |
Genus: | Markhamia |
Species: | M. stipulata
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Binomial name | |
Markhamia stipulata | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Markhamia stipulata (Thai: แคหัวหมู or แคป่า, khae hua mu or khae pa; Chinese: 西南猫尾木, xi nan mao wei mu) is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to South China and Southeast Asia.[2][3] This species usually grows as a tall tree, reaching heights of 5–15 m. Stipulata thrives in sparsely treed areas, such as fields. Flowers are pale yellow to reddish brown.[4]
Uses
The flower is edible and is part of both Lao cuisine[5] and Thai cuisine, where it is known as Dok Khae Hua Mu or Dok Khae Pa. The flowers are usually eaten sauteed or in Kaeng som. The leaves are also used in traditional Thai medicine.[6]
See also
- Sesbania grandiflora, known as ดอกแค dok khae in Thai
- Edible flower
- List of Thai ingredients
References
External links
- Media related to Markhamia stipulata at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Markhamia stipulata at WikispeciesError: "Q15550965" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.
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