''Markhamia stipulata'' ( th, แคหัวหมู or แคป่า, ''khae hua mu'' or ''khae pa''; zh, 西南猫尾木, ''xi nan mao wei mu'') is a species of

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in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to

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and

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. This species usually grows as a tall tree, reaching heights of 5–15 m. Stipulata thrives in sparsely treed areas, such as fields. Flowers are pale yellow to reddish brown.

Uses

The flower is edible and is part of both Lao cuisine and Thai cuisine, where it is known as ''Dok Khae Hua Mu'' or ''Dok Khae Pa''. The flowers are usually eaten sauteed or in '' Kaeng som''. The leaves are also used in traditional Thai medicine.แคหัวหมู - Khae Hua Mu
/ref> Dolichandrone spathacea25.JPG, ''Khae pa'' flowers Dolichandrone spathacea26.JPG, Sauteed ''khae pa'' flowers

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* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q15550965 Flora of China Flora of Laos Flora of Thailand Flora of Vietnam stipulata

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