Bhatte, Salpan, Singapornno
Flemingia chappar

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows to about 1.5 m high. The leaves are 3-12 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. They are heart shaped and taper to the tip. They are hairy underneath. They have 3 veins at the base. The flowers are yellowish. The fruit is a pod with 2 seeds.

There are about 35 Flemingia species. Also as Papilionaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 150-600 m altitude. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Fresh flowers are chewed by children.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Bahon, Gyo-pan, Kyabahon, Se-laik-pya, Topmo tron

Synonyms

Maughania chappar (Buch.-Ham. ex Benth.) Kuntze; Moghania chappar (Buch.-Ham. ex Benth.) Kuntze;