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Nkobakoba Plant
Baikiaea insignis


English Common Name: Nkobakoba

Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 小红苏木 (Xiǎo hóng sū mù)

Other Local Name: Nkoba (Uganda)

Family Name: Fabaceae (Bean Family)

Scientific Name: Baikiaea insignis

Synonym: Baikiaea eminii, Baikiaea minor

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > ‎Fabales‎ > ‎Fabaceae (Bean Family)‎ > ‎Baikiaea

Origin: Tropical Africa

Growth Habit:Tree

Characteristic: A tree with large creamy white colored flowers and dense canopy. Grows to 30 meters height.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Images Location: Penang, Malaysia

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