Dolichandrone spathacea (L.f.) K.Schum.

Dolichandrone spathacea (L.f.) Seem., J. Bot. 1: 226 (1863), nom. inval. 

Dolichandrone spathacea (L.f.) Seem., Photo by  Trân Trân

The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Asia to W. Pacific. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Quao nước

Latin name: 

Dolichandrone spathacea (L.f.) Schum. – Bignonia spathacea L.f.

Family: 

Bignoniaceae

Uses: 

Soothes the liver, treats cirrhosis and ascites, detoxifies, nourishes blood (Stem bark, leaves decocted for drinking). Asthma (Leaf).

Distribution: 

Quang Nam, Da Nang to Long An. The tree grows naturally along tidal creeks.

Flower and fruit season: 

April - June