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Markhamia zanzibarica, Markhamia acuminata Family: Bignoniaceae Bell Bean Tree, Maroon Bell-bean Origin: East Africa Small tree with smooth or rough gray bark and odd-pinnate 2-4 pairs opposite leaf up to 18" long, asymmetric acuminate leaflets are medium. Elliptic or ovate. Funnel shaped yellow flowers with maroon stripes in the throat. Begins to bloom when 3-5 ft tall. Grows well even in poor soil. Fruits are in a slender capsule. Seeds winged. Germination is rapid. Growth rate is moderate during the first year. Good potential for containers. Read more about this plant. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/markhamia_zanzibarica.htm

Markhamia zanzibarica var. Aurea

Markhamia zanzibarica var. Aurea

After the flower falls off, the pedicle looks like a miniature lily