Markhamia obtusifolia

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Markhamia obtusifolia
Markhamia obtusifolia tree
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Markhamia
Species:
M. obtusifolia
Binomial name
Markhamia obtusifolia
Synonyms[4]
  • Dolichandrone obtusifolia Baker
  • Markhamia lanata K.Schum.
  • Markhamia paucifoliolata De Wild.
  • Markhamia verdickii De Wild.

Markhamia obtusifolia is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is found in Southern Africa.[5]

This species usually grows as a shrub or small to medium tree, reaching heights of 5–15 m. Found in sparsely treed areas, such as fields. Flowers are yellow, and fruit is a long capsule shape.[6]

Flowers
Fruit capsules

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