St Thomas Tree, Yellow Bauhinia, Yellow tree bauhinia
A tropical plant. It grows at low altitude woodland and along rivers. It needs well drained soil. It can be in coastal dune bush. In East Africa it grows from sea level to 2,100 m above sea level. In XTBG Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In Brisbane Botanical gardens.
Also known as:
Adavimandaramu, Aptu, Bohinia kuning, Ching-kho-dok-lue-ang, Iruvaji, Kachnar, Kanjanam, Katondo-tondo, Kupu-kupu, Lahkyang, Mahahlega-wa, Micorra, Mong bo hoa chanh, Mong-bo vang, Muandia, Mucorra, Mulema, Murema, Musaponi, Phalgu, Pilo asundro, Pita kanchana, Tali kancu, Tapak kuda
Synonyms
- Alvesia bauhinioides Welw.
- Alvesia tomentosa (L.) Britton & Rose
- Bauhinia pubescens DC.
- Bauhinia tomentosa var. glabrata Hook.f.
- Bauhinia volkensii Taub.
- Bauhinia wituensis Harm
- Pauletia tomentosa (L.) A. Schmitz
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Seeds, Flowers
Where does St Thomas Tree grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Central Africa, China, Congo DR, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Notes: It is grown as an ornamental. There are about 250-350 Bauhinia species. Most are in the tropics. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.
Growing St Thomas Tree, Yellow Bauhinia, Yellow tree bauhinia
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds and also by grafting or air-layering.
Edible Uses: The young sour leaves are eaten with rice or added to soups. They are also used to flavour other foods. The seeds are also eaten. The flowers are boiled and eaten as a vegetable and used in stir fries.
Production: Plants grow quickly.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
St Thomas Tree, Yellow Bauhinia, Yellow tree bauhinia Photos
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