Edible parts : Leaves, Seeds, Flowers
A shrub or small tree growing up to 1-8 m tall. It often has drooping branches. The small branches can be smooth or softly hairy. The leaves vary in shape but are more or less round. They are 1-10 cm long and 1-11 cm wide. They are divided into rounded lobes for about half their length. The leaf stalk is 1-3 cm long. The flowers hang over and are bell shaped. Mostly the flowers occur in pairs in the axils of leaves. They can also occur on up to 7 flowered stalks. The petals are lemon yellow. Sometimes they have a purple blotch. The petals overlap. There are 10 stamens. The fruit are straight long pods 7-15 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. They are rather woody and open naturally.
Distribution 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
Other names :
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,
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;