Newbouldia laevis (African Border Tree) - Image 2

Botanical name: Newbouldia laevis

Common names: African Border Tree, Akoko Tree, Newboldia

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersEthnomedical plant.
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