Markhamia stipulata ( or แคป่า, khae hua mu or khae pa; , xi nan mao wei mu) is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to South China and Southeast Asia. This species usually grows as a tall tree, reaching heights of 5–15 m. Stipulata thrives in sparsely treed areas, such as fields. Flowers are pale yellow to reddish brown. Uses The flower is edible and is part of both Lao cuisine and Thai cuisine, where it is known as Dok Khae Hua Mu or Dok Khae Pa. The flowers are usually eaten sauteed or in Kaeng som. The leaves are also used in traditional Thai medicine. See also Sesbania grandiflora, known as ดอกแค dok khae in Thai Edible flower List of Thai ingredients References External links Flora of China Flora of Laos Flora of Thailand Flora of Vietnam stipulata Lamiales of Asia