Radermachera sinica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRadermachera sinica, also called the china doll, serpent tree or emerald tree, is an evergreen tree in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the subtropical mountain regions of southern China and Taiwan. In recent years, this plant has become popular as a houseplant for its attractive and glossy, feathery leaves. The specific name sinica means "from China".
Description
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are compound and twice divided with leaflets along the stalk. The leaflets are oval and 4-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are in erect panicles at the top of the plant. These are 25-35 cm long. They are white or pale yellow and funnel shaped.
Edible Uses
The flowers are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on slopes and in forests between 300-800 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam,
References (1)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56
