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Kachnar
Scientific Name: Bauhinia variegata Origin: Native to South Asia, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Myanmar Common Names: Kachnar, Orchid Tree, Mountain Ebony, Bauhinia
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Key Features:
Medium-sized deciduous tree with orchid-like flowers Grows up to 6–12 meters tall. Leaves are camel-hoof shaped (bilobed) – a unique identifier Flowers appear in shades of pink, purple, or white during spring (Feb–April) Produces long seed pods after flowering.
Care Requirements: Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil.
Temperature: Thrives in 20–35°C; tolerates urban pollution well.
Maintenance: Low-maintenance and fast-growing.
Benefits: Flowers and buds are used in traditional Pakistani and Indian cuisine (often cooked as curry) Bark and flowers used in Ayurvedic medicine for digestion and throat problems Highly ornamental – ideal for roadsides, gardens, and parks attracts pollinators.
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