Mazhar Botanic Garden

Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K.Schum

Nile tulip Nile trumpet Siala tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000495
English name: Nile tulip, Nile trumpet, Siala tree
Arabic name: مارخميا صفراء
Native: Africa
Country: Africa
(PGR): Common

Evergreen small tree, 10-15 m tall leaves compound, leaflet 10 cm long flowers yellow with orange-reddish spots in the throat in terminal clusters fruit is a capsule, up to 70 cm in length, with abundant winged seeds

Soil: prefer red loam soil but can tolerate well-drained soil, heavy, acidic clay soils

Ornamental plant. Timber, shade, bee forage, fuel and landscape use. Useful for erosion and soil conservation.

Dolichandrone lutea Benth Ex Hook

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Texture: Loam
Fertility: High
Drainage: Very poorly drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings.
Flowering time: All year
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 4.5 - 7

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