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Bauhinia variegata L. is a plant of the legume family and the genus of sheep hooves. Deciduous trees; The bark is dark brown and nearly smooth. Leaves nearly leathery, broadly ovate to nearly round. The inflorescence is lateral or terminal, with petals 4-5 centimeters long, purple red or light red, and mixed with yellow green and dark purple stripes. Capsule shaped, flat; 10-15 seeds. The flowering period is full year round, with the peak in March. Native to southern China, India, and the Indochinese Peninsula, it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. As a typical positive tree species, it prefers warm and humid climates. The flowers are beautiful and have a slight fragrance, making them a good ornamental and nectar source plant. Wood is hard and can be used as agricultural tools; The bark contains tannins; Boiling the root bark with water can treat indigestion; Flower buds, tender leaves, and young fruits are edible.
Bauhinia variegata L. is a plant of the legume family and the genus of sheep hooves. Deciduous trees; The bark is dark brown and nearly smooth. Leaves nearly leathery, broadly ovate to nearly round. The inflorescence is lateral or terminal, with petals 4-5 centimeters long, purple red or light red, and mixed with yellow green and dark purple stripes. Capsule shaped, flat; 10-15 seeds. The flowering period is full year round, with the peak in March. Native to southern China, India, and the Indochinese Peninsula, it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. As a typical positive tree species, it prefers warm and humid climates. The flowers are beautiful and have a slight fragrance, making them a good ornamental and nectar source plant. Wood is hard and can be used as agricultural tools; The bark contains tannins; Boiling the root bark with water can treat indigestion; Flower buds, tender leaves, and young fruits are edible.