Markhamia lutea- Markhamia, Nile Tulip Tree
By Delonix1
- 4 May, 2011
- 2 likes
A close up of Markhamia's golden flowers and leaves shimmering in the very hot weather in North Park, San Diego, CA. Photo taken May 3, 2011. Markhamia loves heat as it is native to equatorial eastern Africa. In Africa elephants eat the leaves of this tree.
Comments on this photo
Sixpence:
The flowers are golden-yellow and with red stripes in the throat.
I have a tall tree in my backyard...and several little seedlings from seeds from my tree (I started the seeds last summer).
4 May, 2011
That sounds lovely Andy and well done with the seeds off yours.
4 May, 2011
Sixpence:
I just trimmed my tree this evening...and noticed all the tips have flower buds. This means it should be flowering soon. :>)
The seeds grew so easily...I put many in one pot and almost all the seeds germinated. The pot looked like it had grass in it. lol! :>)
5 May, 2011
That is great Andy I shall look forward to seeing the flowers on your tree, wonderful how they germinate easy, lol about thinking it was grass.
5 May, 2011
Sometimes I'm amazed this tree grows here at all. It's native to equatorial eastern Africa...which is ultra-tropical. It is, however, a very tender tree.
5 May, 2011
It must like the conditions Andy as that is how most plants survive don't they if conditions are mimiced or simular.
5 May, 2011
Sixpence:
Yes, it does like San Diego's very mild subtropical climate.
5 May, 2011
There you are then, Andy what tempreture did you say to keep the Coral tree at please if you can remember thanks.
5 May, 2011
Your Erythrina crista-galli, correct? It prefers very warm temps to bloom well (generally temps at or above 80ºF/27ºC during the day)
5 May, 2011
Thanks Andy that is very much apprciated, yes my Erythrina crista-galli :o))
5 May, 2011
You're welcome! :>)
5 May, 2011
:o))
5 May, 2011
Pictures by all members
135836 of 302347
What else?
View photos by Delonix1
This photo is of species Markhamia lutea- Markhamia, Nile Tulip Tree.
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
20 Mar, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
27 Sep, 2008
Lovely coloured flower on this one makes a change from white or pinks.
4 May, 2011