Indian trumpet flower
A tropical plant. It is native from India to Malaysia. It grows near the edges of forests. It grows up to 900 m altitude. They are common and widely distributed from northern Luzon to Basilan in the Philippines in thickets and secondary forest at low and medium altitudes. It grows throughout India in deciduous forest. In Yunnan, China it grows up to 1400 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan.
Also known as:
Aaratfari, Achi, Aralu, Archang-kawm, Arlu, Bahlawng, Bai lin faa, Bakalong, Bak lin faa, Baklawng, Baklong chi, Balilang-uak, Beka, Be thuyen, Bhatghila, Binkuli, Bolai kayu, Boli, Bonglai kayu, Boongli, Broken bones tree, Bu gu bu lie, Bunepale, Byili pili, Con ca, Dao din, Dingari, Dingdinga, Dundilum, Gimuarai, Golden club, Guonunga, Guonungai, Ing ka, Jamlao, Kalong, Kapung-kapung, Karokandai, Kayu lanang, Kharoi, Kok linmai, K'noc, Kotodu, Kulai, Kyaung-sha, Lin deng a, Linfa, Linmai, Lin maiz, Mai-maklin-sang, Mai-ma-leinka, Makoi, Mengkulai, Merlai, Merulai, Midnight horror, Moongli, Mulin, Murai, Napakban, Nasona, Nopak ban, Nuc nac, Ouga, Paksam-rip, Palagapaiyani, Pampini, Parang nyabor, Parang pamol, Peiarlanthei, Peka, Pekaa, Phak lin faa, Phalga, Phapni, Pharri, Pheh-ka, Pheka, Phonphonia, Phual-changkok, Pinkapinkahan, Pongporang, Pugu-rip, Salsali, Saona, Shyonaka, So do thuyen, Sona, Sonepatta, Sonpatti, Surimala, Sword fruit tree, Takha rwng, Tantia, Tarlu, Tatelo, Tatmorang, Tatola, Tattu, Tentu, Tetu, Tigdu, Toguna, Toguna, Totala, Totla, Totola, Tonok, Tree of Damocles, Tsampaka, Tutumba, Ullu, Yod lin faa
Synonyms
- Arthrophyllum ceylanicum Miq.
- Arthrophyllum reticulatum Blume ex Miq.
- Bignonia indica L.
- Bignonia lugubris Salisb.
- Bignonia pentandra Lour.
- Bignonia quadripinnata Blanco
- Bignonia tripinnata Noronha
- Bignonia tuberculata Roxb. ex DC.
- Calosanthes indica (L.) Blume
- Hippoxylon indica (L.) Raf.
- Oroxylum flavum Rehder
- Spathodea indica (L.) Pers.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Leaves, Fruit, Pod, Flowers, Stem
Where does Indian trumpet flower grow?
Found in: Asia, Andamans, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: There is only one Oroxylum species. It has established medicinal benefits. It has established anti-cancer properties.
Status: It is sold in local markets.
Growing Indian trumpet flower
Cultivation: It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can also be grown from root suckers.
Edible Uses: The young leaves, flowers and fruit are eaten cooked. They are mixed with spices. The young pods are sliced and used in chutney. The young fruit are bitter tasting but are eaten after boiling. They are grilled over the fire and the outer layer scraped off and the rest is sliced and served with chilli sauce or put in curries. Old fruits are grilled and added to curries. Unripe seeds are grilled and served with chilli sauce. The mature seeds are used to make a drink.
Production: It is fast growing.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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