Bauhinia Racemosa 5 Seeds, Rare Medicinal Bidi Leaf Small Edible Tree / Shrub

Bauhinia racemosa Also known as: Bidi Leaf Tree Here is a rare medicinal small tree with a short spreading crown. It is a crooked tree with drooping branches and will become shrub-like. It will grow to about 15 feet tall, and prevent soil erosion. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia with a religious significance. Between February and May it will produce snow white flowers. Leaves are typical Bauhinia like, shaped like cow’s hooves. They are broader than long, 2-5 X 3-6 cm. The tree is more or less deciduous, but the new leaves are sometimes produced before the old leaves fall. The leaves are used in the production of beedi, a thin Indian cigarette. It is also a source for animal fodder. Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable and seeds are eaten raw. It contains nutritional components like Vitamin-C; Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium. Its been used for medicinal and therapeutic purposes since ancient times, way too many to list here. The medical value of this plant has attracted more attention over the past few decades with expanding research and studies. It can be grown in a container and has been used for bonsai. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade well. It prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Said to grow in USDA zones 9-11 This offer is for 5 seeds. For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost. *DISCLAIMER* NO RETURNS / REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDS Most specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate. Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understand s that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons . These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction’s control and are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer’s methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.