Family BIGNONIACEAE
Genus Markhamia
Species zanzibarica
SA Plant Number 677
Basionym Markhamia zanzibarica

Markhamia zanzibarica is a fairly hardy, small, evergreen Bushveld tree with smooth or rough grey bark. It has compound, glossy, fresh green leaves. The really attractive feature of this small tree is its beautiful, bell-shaped, yellow and deep maroon flowers that are borne in clusters from September to February. They are followed by long, twisted pods (40cm) that turn dark brown. This is a significant feature of this tree.

Flowers attracts pollinating insects to the garden.

Plant in well-drained, well-composted soil, in sun or semi-shade.

Size: Up to 6m

Pollinators: Flowers attract pollinating insects to the garden.

Traditional medicine: Roots used in traditional medicine to treat backache

Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Natural Habitat Hill slopes, riverine fringes and rocky outcrops  

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Tree - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Yellow shades, Garden type: Bushveld, Garden type: River-side and Stream-side Gardens, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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