What is Kachnar Flower in English?

Bauhinia variegata is quite popular for its numerous medicinal properties. If you’re wondering What is Kachnar Flower in English, then we have the answer for you!

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Kachnar Flower Information

Native to eastern Asia and China, kachnar is an ornamental tree with orchid-like blooms. The flowers have a pink to purple hue with red markings and they are also lightly fragrant. In Hinduism, its blossoms are used in the worshipping of goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati. Its stems, leaves, and flowers are popular for their immense therapeutical and medicinal properties.

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What is Kachnar Flower in English?

Botanical Name: Bauhinia variegata

English Name: Mountain ebony

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Other Common English Names: Butterfly ash, Camel’s foot, Orchid-tree

Other Common Names in India: Kanchanara, Gandari, Yugapatraka, Kovidaara, Kanchan, Kuddal, Koiralo, Mandaram, Chingthrao, Raktakanchana

Culinary Uses of Kachnar

The fruits, leaves, and flowers of kachnar are edible. People use them for making broths and pickles. Its blooms are also popular for their uses in some vegetable dishes in North India that tastes really good with spices like turmeric, chili, and coriander powder.