Markhamia zanzibarica

Markhamia zanzibarica (DC.) K.Schum. (Markhamia acuminata (Klotzsch) K.Schum.)

Common names

Mukuluka-yubule (Bemba); kasanika (Kunda); kapita-ute, kasanika, mfwamba, nyongomovu, kasongole, msweya (Nyanja).

General description and distinguishing characteristics

A small tree commonly occurring on sandy alluvium. Trumpet-like flowers are deep red. Fruits are long, strap-like, brown pods.

Range and habitat

Valley riverine fringe woodland and thicket; Mixed alluvial thicket; Combretum thicket.