| Display parents | 3 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Newbouldia |
| Parent authority | Seem. ex Bureau |
| Species | laevis |
| Authority | (P.Beauv.) Seem. ex Bureau |
Newbouldia is a genus of plants in the family Bignoniaceae native to Africa. It is a monotypic genus consisting of the species Newbouldia laevis (common name: boundary tree).[1]
The tree has a wide distribution across West and Central Africa. It is often planted as a boundary marker.[2] It also has various medicinal uses.[3][4]
It is called ewe Akoko in Yoruba people of west Africa and Ogilisi by the Igbo people.
It is named after William Williamson Newbould.
References
- ^ Newbouldia - Plants of the World Online
- ^ Blench, Roger (23–26 June 2015). The translocation of useful trees in African prehistory. 8th International Workshop for African Archaeobotany.
- ^ Useful Tropical Plants
- ^ Feedipedia