Markhamia stipulata
Markhamia stipulata | |
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Markhamia stipulata tree | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Bignoniaceae |
Tribe: | Tecomeae |
Genus: | Markhamia |
Species: | M. stipulata |
Binomial name | |
Markhamia stipulata (Wall.) Seem. | |
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 Bignoniaceae family. It is found from South China to Southeast Asia.[2][3]
It is a 5-15 m tall tree usually found in not very dense forested areas. Flowers may be pale yellow to reddish brown.[4]
Cultural significance
The flower is edible and is part of Lao cuisine.[5] It used as well in Thai cuisine, where it is known as Dok Khae Hua Mu or Dok Khae Pa, being sometimes confused with Dolichandrone spathacea —also having the alternative name แคป่า Dok Khae Pa in Thai. The Markhamia stipulata flower, however, is pale yellow and reddish instead of white and looks thicker. It is 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 flowers
- List of Thai ingredients
References
External links
- Media related to Markhamia stipulata at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Markhamia stipulata at Wikispecies
- Phenolic glycosides from Markhamia stipulata
- Markhamia stipulata in Uttaradit Province
- Rural foods in Thailand