The medicinal plants of Myanmar Author DeFilipps, Robert A. Deceased Author Krupnick, Gary A. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1357-4826 Department of Botany, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, PO Box 37012, MRC- 166, Washington, DC, 20013 - 7012, USA krupnick@si.edu text PhytoKeys 2018 2018-06-28 102 1 341 http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.102.24380 journal article http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.102.24380 1314-2003-102-1 AA226A35FFF8FFBC37621A40C2518C67 1306325 Bauhinia acuminata L. Names. Myanmar : mahahlega-phyu , maha-hlega-byu , palan , swe-daw . English : dwarf white bauhinia. Range. India, Myanmar, China, Malaysia. Widely distributed in Myanmar. Conservation status. Least Concern [LC] ( IUCN 2017 ). Use. Flower : Used as a laxative. Notes. Root extract used as a poultice. The rhizomes and root have been used for their insecticidal properties and have shown antifungal activity as well. Chemicals found in this species have been shown to be effective in the treatment of cold, cough, and sore throat; also for cataplasm and ulcers ( Duke 2009 ). Reference. Nordal (1963) .