Recent research into plants formerly included in Bauhinia (see Wunderlin, R.P. 2010. Reorganization of the Cercideae (Fabaceae: Caesalpinioideae). Phytoneuron 2010-48: 1-5.) has reorganized the species of Bauhinia into 9 genera. Although not universally accepted as yet (2011), we are following this new treatment because it has been taken up by several authorities including GRIN, Flora of North America[] and African Flowering Plants[].

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General Information

Lysiphyllum winitii is a vigorous, climbing, deciduous shrub, scrambling over the ground and climbing into the surrounding vegetation where it attaches itself by means of strong tendrils[, ].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a masticatory. A freely-flowering species with large flowers, it responds well to training and can be grown as an ornamental shrub or hedge[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand

Habitat

Open, dry or mixed deciduous forest at low elevations, rarely ascending above 300 metres[, ].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The bark is very astringent. It is sometimes combined with betel nuts (Areca catechu) and chewed as a masticatory with stimulant properties[, ].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant can be trained to form a hedge or screen[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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