What is Bauhinia purpurea used for?
Bauhinia purpurea (Leguminosae) is a medium sized deciduous tree, sparingly grown in India. This plant is used traditionally in dropsy, pain, rheumatism, convulsions, delirium, and septicemia. The bark of the plant is used as an astringent in the treatment of diarrhea. The young leaves and flowers of Bauhinia purpurea are edible. The leaves are used as a souring agent for sinigang and similar dishes in Philippine cuisine as they have a citrusy and sour taste. Pickles and curries can also be made using the flowers.Bauhinia purpurea (Leguminosae) is a medium sized deciduous tree, sparingly grown in India. This plant is used traditionally in dropsy, pain, rheumatism, convulsions, delirium, and septicemia. The bark of the plant is used as an astringent in the treatment of diarrhea.Bauhinia purpurea is commonly known as ‘Kachnar’ in India. It is a member of Fabaceae family and is native to eastern Asia. It is also identified as orchid tree and is admired for its large, showy, rosy purple, fragrant and beautiful orchid-like flowers. This product is non-returnable.
What is the Indian Name for Bauhinia purpurea?
Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Bauhinia purpurea L. Vernacular name : Gulabi kachnar, Kaliari, Khairwal (Hindi) Manimandhara, Basavana Paada (Kannada) Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Bauhinia variegata L.The Kachnar Tree: Scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata, kachnar is the name of this flowering plant in the regional Indian languages of Hindi and Bengali and it is called Mountain Ebony, Butterfly Ash, Camel’s Foot in English.The Kachnar Tree: Scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata, kachnar is the name of this flowering plant in the regional Indian languages of Hindi and Bengali and it is called Mountain Ebony, Butterfly Ash, Camel’s Foot in English.