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വെള്ളമന്ദാരം, ஆத்தி, শ্বেত কাঞ্চন, Dwarf White Bauhinia, White Orchid-tree and Snowy Orchid-tree

Bauhinia acuminata

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Species ID Suggestions

Dwarf White Bauhinia / White Orchid-tree/ Mantharam

Bauhinia acuminata

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Namitha
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Namitha
Though its flower have a slight similarity to magnolia, I don't think its a relative of magnolia. I think It is a flower in the genus Buhinia. In malayalam it is called "mantharam". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhinia_acuminata

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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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PublishedAugust 15, 2013

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