Bauhinia variegata

Names

English: Orchid tree

Luganda: Bawunia

Palatability: Good for goats.

Nutritional value: Above average for tree leaves, but less protein than many legumes (ref).

Safety: No problems have been encountered.

An decorative tree with attractive, scented flowers.

Very common in Central Uganda.

Leaves are ‘camel-foot’ shaped, in common with other Bauhinia and Piliostigma species