Family and genus differences

Bauhinia originated in China and distributed all over China. It belongs to the genus Bauhinia of Leguminosae. It is a kind of shrub, which is planted in traditional courtyards. Bauhinia is native to southern China and also distributed in India and other regions. It belongs to the genus trombola of Leguminosae subfamily. It is a deciduous tree and is mostly used as a street tree in South China.

Blade difference

Bauhinia leaves are papery, nearly round or triangular round, and Bauhinia leaves are leathery, kidney shaped and sheep hoof shaped. The figure below shows Bauhinia leaves on the left and Bauhinia leaves on the right. The difference is very obvious

Flower difference

Bauhinia flowers are purplish red or pink. The flowers are very small. They are usually clustered on the old branches and trunk. The younger the branches, the fewer flowers. Therefore, they are also called full red. Bauhinia umbels or cones. The flowers look like orchids and are as big as palms. The petals are five points. The flower color is slightly lighter than Bauhinia. The picture on the left shows Bauhinia and the picture on the right shows Bauhinia

Difference of medicinal value

Bauhinia bark has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, promoting blood circulation, regulating qi and reducing swelling; Bauhinia Flower has the function of clearing heat and cooling blood, dispelling wind and detoxifying; Bauhinia fruit can cure cough, but its seeds are poisonous; The flower of Bauhinia has the effect of anti-inflammatory and detoxification, and the root bark has a good alleviating effect on dyspepsia.