Friday, June 24, 2022

Markhamia lutea


Also known as 
Nile tulip 
Nile trumpet 
Gold Markham 
Yellow bell bean tree 

Named after botanist Robert Markham. 

Has attractive tubular trumpet shaped yellow flowers with orange striped throat. 

When its seed pods dry they turn brown and twist like a spiral.

Lotion prepared from the tree's leaves and barks is used to treat itching skin. 


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