Markhamia stipulata ( or แคป่า, khae hua mu or khae pa; , pinyin: xī nán māo wěi mù, , 'Southwest-China cat tail tree') is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae.
Description This species usually grows as a medium-sized tree, reaching heights of . The flowers are pale yellow to reddish brown.Flora of China
Distribution and habitat The species is native to South China and Southeast Asia.Concise Encyclopedia of Plants in Thailand It thrives in sparsely treed areas, such as fields.
Uses The flower is edible and is part of both Lao cuisineMarkhamia stipulata in the market in Laos and Thai cuisine, where it is known as dok khae hua mu or dok khae pa. The flowers are usually eaten sautéed or in kaeng som. The leaves are also used in traditional Thai medicine.แคหัวหมู - Khae Hua Mu
See also Sesbania grandiflora, known as ดอกแค dok khae in Thai List of Thai ingredients
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