Dolichandrone spathacea
Dolichandrone spathacea, also known as tui or mangrove trumpet tree, is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is found from South India, Sri Lanka to New Caledonia.In Sri Lanka, it is known as "දිය දග - diya daga" in Sinhala.
The flower is edible and it is part of Thai cuisine, where it is known as Dok Khae Thale or Dok Khae Pa, being sometimes confused with Markhamia stipulata —also having the alternative name แคป่า Dok Khae Pa in Thai. The Dolichandrone spathacea flower, however, is white and not yellowish or red and looks thinner. It is usually eaten sauteed or in Kaeng som.
