Dolichandrone spathacea
| Dolichandrone spathacea | |
|---|---|
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| Dolichandrone spathacea flowers | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Bignoniaceae |
| Tribe: | Tecomeae |
| Genus: | Dolichandrone |
| Species: | D. spathacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Dolichandrone spathacea (L.f.)K.Schum. | |
Sauteed Khae Pa flowers
Dolichandrone spathacea, also known as the Mangrove trumpet tree (Thai: แคป่า; Tagalog: tui, tue or tuy) is a species of plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is found from South India, Sri Lanka to New Caledonia.[1]
The flower is edible and it is part of Thai cuisine, usually eaten sauteed or in Kaeng som.[2]
Culture
In Sri Lanka, it is known as "දිය දග - diya daga" in Sinhala.
References
External links
Media related to Dolichandrone spathacea at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Dolichandrone spathacea at Wikispecies- Dolichandrone spathacea
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