Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K.Schum
Nile tulip Nile trumpet Siala tree
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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