“Orchid Tree is native to parts of India.
It is considered one of the world’s most beautiful trees for its beautiful bloom that lasts several months. In India, it is locally called “”Kachnar”” in Hindi and can reach a height of 40 feet. A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate this tree.
It is a popular ornamental tree and its flowers are used as an ingredient in many Indian and Pakistani recipes. It is also used in traditional medicine to cure asthma, ulcers and digestive problems.”