Basic Information Common Name: Markhamia zanzibarica Scientific Name: Markhamia zanzibarica Native Habitat: East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar) History / Discovery / Cultivator Markhamia zanzibarica, belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, is a flowering plant native to East Africa, specifically regions like Tanzania, Kenya, and Zanzibar. While p

Basic Information Common Name: Nile Tulip Tree Scientific Name: Markhamia lutea Native Habitat: Eastern and Southern Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Markhamia lutea, commonly known as the Nile Tulip Tree, is a striking flowering tree native to eastern and southern Africa. Its botanical history is interwoven with the exploration and catalogi

Basic Information Common Name: Markhamia Scientific Name: Markhamia Native Habitat: Tropical Africa and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Markhamia is named in honor of Sir Clements Markham, a British geographer, explorer, and writer who made significant contributions to the exploration and scientific understanding of various regions.