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Author: urbankre

Bignoniaceae

The Checklist of Coastal Forests lists 5 Genera, 5 Species.

I am growing:

  • Fernandoa magnifica
  • Kigelia africana
  • Markhamia zanzibarica
  • Stereospermum kunthianum

Propagation
The seeds are usually winged with papery wings at both ends of the seed, or tight around the seed in one plane. The seed germinates in less than 10 days, provided the soil is damp and warm. Cover the seeds with soil or seedling mix to hold the seeds in place during watering.

Most members of this family are propagated successfully from soft tip and semi-hardwood cuttings at the beginning of the growing season. Tree species may benefit from hardwood cuttings.

Source: Growing rare plants by Geoff Nichols

Gymnanthemum Hildebrandtii Vatke

(Previously Vernonia hildebrantii)
Family: Asteraceae -Compositae
GIR: Mlaza-koma

Woody shrub, scandent, Self seeded. Propogate from seeds, cuttings, wildlings. Slightly invasive.

A very popular nectar food for butterflies. The roots are used in traditional medicine.

Moth host –

  • Basiothia charis,
  • Ludia orinoptena Karsch
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Kleinia Abyssinica Var Hilderbrantii

Family: Asteraceae

An succulent perennial herb with long stems us to 45cm tall. Fleashy tuberous rootstock, Red /orange flowers around 30mm diameter with a lonf flowering period. Very attractive nectar plant for butterflies.

Propogate by seed or branch cuttings.

Image shown is K. galpinii (K. abyssinica to follow when I acquire one)
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Asteraceae

The Checklist of Coastal Forests list 49 Genera, 82 Species

I would like to grow:

  • Aspilia sp.
  • Kleinia abyssinica vat hilderbrantii
  • Solanecio angulatus
  • Jeffreycia zanzibarensis (Vernonia)
  • Vernonia hildebrandtii Vatke

Aloe Kilifiensis

Family: Asphodelaceae -Xanthorrhoeaceae
GIR: Kitozi

Grows in woodland around Kilifi

The plant is classified as ‘Endangered’ in the IUCN
Red List of Threatened Species

An evergreen, succulent, perennial plant producing a rosette of leaves. The plant often produces suckers and can form small clumps.

The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Attracts sunbirds
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