Bellbean (Markhamia zanzibarica)

Bellbean, a reference photo — Photo: Ton Rulkens from Mozambique · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Markhamia zanzibarica, also known as bell bean tree or maroon bell-bean, is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is found in East Africa and Southern Africa, from Kenya to South Africa.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Bellbean being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Lannea schweinfurthii
Schrebera swietenioides
Godmania aesculifolia
Stereospermum colais

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Markhamia
Species: Markhamia zanzibarica

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