Stereospermum neuranthum
Family: Bignoniaceae
What it is like
A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 12 m tall. The young branches are hairy. The leaves have 3-7 leaflets. These are broadly oval and 8-14 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. They are very hairy underneath. The flowers are in flat topped groups. They are pale purple. The fruit are long curved capsules. They are 20-47 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on slopes and in forests between 500-1,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kandan, Latsen, Thanbe, Thande