Siala
Markhamia lutea
- Native to:
- Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bignoniaceae
- Genus:
- Markhamia
- Species:
- Markhamia lutea
- USDA Symbol:
- MALU4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils in native range
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI