Kachnar (Bauhinia variegate)
Benefits of Plant
This is a very popular ornamental tree in subtropical and tropical climates, grown for its scented flowers and also used as a food item in Indian cuisine. In the Neotropics, it can be used to attract hummingbirds—such as sapphire-spangled emerald, glittering-bellied emerald , or white-throated hummingbird into gardens and parks.