Stereospermum neuranthum

Stereospermum neuranthum Kurz, J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42(2): 91 (1873).

Stereospermum neuranthum Kurz, Photo by Hải Dương

The native range of this species is S. Central China to Indo-China. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Quao núi, Ké quao vàng

Latin name: 

Stereospermum neuranthum Kurz

Plant: 

Bignoniaceae

Uses: 

Fever (whole plant). Cholera (Decorated tree bark). Less urination (Roots). Foot juice (Leaf).

Distribution: 

Nghe An, Thanh Hoa. The tree grows naturally scattered in open forest, secondary forest, or primary forest, at an altitude of 1200m or less.

Flowering and fruiting season: April to June; July-November