Flemingia macrophylla

Flemingia macrophylla Bold., Zakfl. Java 121 (1916).

Flemingia macrophylla Bold., Photo by Nguyen Hoang Nam

The native range of this species is Jawa. It grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Hàm xì, Niễng cái, Đậu ma, Tập kheo (Thái), Cai ván, Đá man (Bana), Krìng (Kho), Kều ngản sống

Latin name: 

Flemingia macrophylla (Willd.) Prain – Crotalaria macrophylla Willd.

Family: 

Fabaceae

Uses: 

Treatment of low back pain, bone pain, back pain (root decoction or drinking alcohol). Swelling, sores (leaves pounded).

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Lang Son, Cao Bang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Kon Tum, Gia Lai. The tree grows naturally along rivers, streams, groves, scrublands, in open forests.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

May – December