Gai
Bauhinia wallichii
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A woody creeper. It has tendrils. The leaf stalk is 4-5 cm long. The leaves are 10-15 cm across. The base is heart shaped. There are lobes towards the tip.
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pachem