Markhamia lutea

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Markhamia lutea
blossoms of M. lutea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Clade: Euasterids I
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Markhamia
Species: M. lutea
Binomial name
Markhamia lutea
(Benth.) K.Schum.
Synonyms
  • Dolichandrone lutea Benth. ex Hook.
  • Dolichandrone platycalyx (Baker) Sprague.
  • Markhamia hildelbrantii Sprague
  • Markhamia platycalyx Sprague
  • Spathodea lutea Benth.

Markhamia lutea or Nile tulip, Nile Trumpet or Siala tree is a tree species of the plant family Bignoniaceae, native to eastern Africa and cultivated for its large bright yellow flowers. It is related to the African tulip tree.

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    References

    African Union (2010-03-02), List of Countries which have Signed, Ratified/Adhered 

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