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Newbouldia

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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.

References

  1. ^ Newbouldia - Plants of the World Online
  2. ^ Blench, Roger (23–26 June 2015). The translocation of useful trees in African prehistory (PDF). 8th International Workshop for African Archaeobotany. Modena, Italy.
  3. ^ Useful Tropical Plants
  4. ^ Feedipedia
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Newbouldia: Brief Summary

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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).

The tree has a wide distribution across West and Central Africa. It is often planted as a boundary marker. It also has various medicinal uses.

It is called ewe Akoko in Yoruba people of west Africa and Ogilisi by the Igbo people.

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