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Markhamia lutea

(Benth.) K.Schum. (1895)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Bignoniaceae Genus: Markhamia

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Wind

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Specimens

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Bibliography

Name Published In: H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 242 (1895)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:181 (KEY), 191 (DESCR); Parker & Parsons 2016:19 (NEWNAT/H, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Markhamia lutea North Kona Distr., Puuwaawaa, residence of R. Hind and H. Rogers Planted tree on the property. Trees were all planted between 1905 and 1973. Preserved_Specimen Montgomery, S.L. Hawaii BISH 2007-10-06
2 Markhamia lutea Wahiawa Botanic Garden In full sun. Preserved_Specimen A tree 8 m. tall. Flowers lemon-yellow to canary-yellow with reddish-purple striations within; slightly fragrant (afternoon). Lau, J. 2243 Oahu BISH 1986-04-14
3 Markhamia lutea Near mile marker 15, Mountain View, Puna District. Associates: Eucalyptus robusta, Rubus sieboldii, Hedychium gardnerianum. Preserved_Specimen Opposidte, compound leaves with large, showy, yellow flowers present. 8 pods present. Trees about 40 feet tall. Parker, J. 175 Hawaii BISH 2014-01-06
4 Markhamia lutea Near mile marker 15, Mountain View, Puna District. Associates: Eucalyptus robusta, Rubus sieboldii, Hedychium gardnerianum. Preserved_Specimen Opposidte, compound leaves with large, showy, yellow flowers present. 8 pods present. Trees about 40 feet tall. Parker, J. 175 Hawaii BISH 2014-01-06
5 Markhamia lutea Koloa District: Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden. Pump 6; no label Preserved_Specimen Tree of 40 ft.; leaves opposite, dk mat green above, dull pale green below w/raised yellow-green midvein and whitish-green 2 veins; flowers bright yelllow with reddish mottling; fragrant (1 PM); fruit glosssy green olive green. Flynn, T.W. 5688 Kauai BISH 1995-01-27
6 Markhamia lutea Koloa, Lawai Valley, NTBG; pump 6 Preserved_Specimen 40' tree; leaves opposite, dark mat green above, dull pale green below with raised yellow green midvein and whitish green 2ndary veins; flower bright yellow with reddish mottling; fragrant, 1 pm,; fruit glossy olive green Flynn, T.W. 5688 Kauai BISH 1995-01-27
7 Markhamia lutea Koloa District: Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden. Big Valley Preserved_Specimen Tree of 30 ft.; leaves opp. dark more or less glossy green above, dull pale green below; corolla bright yellow, tube glossy, throat with dark red lines from base of lobes. Flynn, T.W. 5464 Kauai BISH 1993-11-22
8 Markhamia lutea Honolulu, Makiki Park Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH 1958-10-01
9 Markhamia lutea Honolulu, Makiki Park Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH 1958-10-01
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