Cynometra psilogyne

Cynometra psilogyne (synonym Maniltoa psilogyne) is a rainforest tree native to New Guinea, belonging to the family Fabaceae.^[1] Its young once-pinnate leaves are pure white and hang down limply at first. They grow to a length of 60 cm (24 in) in as many hours.^[2] These white leaves are why it is commonly called the handkerchief tree. After about three days the leaves become erect and green.

Cynometra psilogyne
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Genus:	Cynometra
Species:	C. psilogyne
Binomial name
Cynometra psilogyne (Harms) Rados.