I am fond of flowers and the specie
we shall be talking about is quite common in India. When it is common, what
could be the purpose in bringing out a post on that. Not because the buds are
used to prepare pickles or that the bark of the tree has medicinal properties.
The reason is simply my vested interest. I happened to click some photographs
while I was at Coimbatore. I came across a different kind of Mountain Ebony
(Bauhinia
Variegata) hitherto
unknown to me which looked very attractive. I wanted to show it to my folks
driven by a sort of childish instinct in me.
This kind of Yellow as also White are very common |
In India alone, there are around a
dozen varieties and some of them turn into creepers as well. The tree is medium
sized and has a brown bark which split vertically. The flowers could be either
white, yellow or red. All these varieties are found through out India. They are
grown in gardens as ornamental trees. It starts flowering during February/March
and by May fruits could be seen. The leaves are split into two parts and
generally both the parts remain folded together. Once the leaf is opened
up, it would resemble a Camel’s foot and it is also called so.
In view of its medicinal properties
the bark is used in Ayurveda for treating blood related problems, skin diseases,
itching, boils, eczema etc.
In India the names we get are:
Sanskrit = Kashchnar, Hindi = Kachnar, Marathi = Koral/Kanchan, Gujarati =
Champakanti, Bengali = Kanchan, Telugu = Devakanchanamu, Tamil = Mandarai.
Kannada = Keyumandara, Malayalam = Mandaram, Punjabi = Kulad.
PNS
ReplyDeleteI have also clicked the same flower when I was in Kochi recently. Shall post them.But the pink is awesome.Nice pics there.
nice info about flower and its properties
ReplyDeletethanks
what lovely flowers...thanks for the information PNS
ReplyDeleteचित्रों को मंत्रमुग्ध होकर देखता रहा।
ReplyDeleteपादप के गुणों के बारे में अच्छी जानकारी मिली।
wow this is amazing .. the flower is beautiful thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBikram's
Lovely.. I always love this kinda nature related post. :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, isn't mother nature wonderful?
ReplyDeleteVery informative post.
ReplyDeleteI never knew of the medicinal properties.
The first and the second flowers are gorgeous. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love flowers too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty flowers ! I never knew so many related information.But do remember Kachar being mentioned in many Hindi novels ,poetry and stories.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautifully captured shots...lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteKachnar is less known medicinal plant . Beautiful presentation .
ReplyDeletekachchi kali kachnar ki -- I remember this line from a song. Thank you for the information and the beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful treat! Beautiful flowers, loved them.. Had never heard of them. Many thanks for enriching my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing flowers from around the world...Beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. I too love photographing them.
ReplyDeleteHi P.N.! I’m so happy to be here after my accident ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers, precious pictures!!
Blogtrotter Two is around Scandola. Fabulous! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Lovely blooms!
ReplyDeleteI also fond of flower, plant, trees. beautifull photographes by clicks>
ReplyDeleteDropping by to say hello, best wishes to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteLovely colour of the flower. You ahve taken wonderful shot. Nicely described.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteJust dropped by to say hello and the flowers still enchant me!!
ReplyDeleteFlowers of Breathtaking Beauty.Nice captures at Coimbatore.
ReplyDeleteHello PNS,
ReplyDeleteVery informative post along with beautiful photos.
Best wishes,
Joseph
Just dropped in to say my 'Namaskar' to you .
ReplyDeleteInteresting Saab!
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