Nandi Flame

Nandi Flame, Spathodea campanulata, photo © Michael Plagens

Stately tree with dark green, compound leaves and large clusters of big, orange-red flowers.

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Sausage Tree

Sausage Tree, Kigelia africana, photo © Michael Plagens

Long and heavy fruits hang from the branches like so many sausages set to age. Remarkable flowers also that release scent at night.

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Sausage Tree

flower of the Sausage Tree, Kigelia africana, photo © Michael Plagens

Pendulous spikes of cranberry-colored trumpet flowers from the underside of high branches. Sunbirds often visit.

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Markhamia

Markamia from Kenya photo © Michael Plagens

Small to medium sized tree with dark green compound leaves and showy, bell-shaped flowers.

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Cats Claw Creeper

Cats Claw Creeper, Dolichandra unguis-cati, from Kenya photo © Michael Plagens

Tenacious climber with unique paired, bifoliate leaves at each node. Yellow trumpet flowers.

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Jacaranda

Jacaranda, a frequent ornamental tree, in East Africa, photo © Michael Plagens

Vivid blue-purple flowers on large tree with finely compound leaves. Widely cultivated, but is it reproducing in Kenya?

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Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma capensis from Kenya photo © Michael Plagens

Medium-sized shrub with dark green compound leaves and showy, orange-red tubular flowers. Widely cultivated South African native.

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Kenya Natural History

Copyright Michael J. Plagens, page created 02 Nov. 2012,
Updated 19 January 2015

By no means am I an expert on the Natural History of Kenya because I am so new to exploring this part of the World. By creating a page for the species as I learn them I am teaching myself, sharing with others. If you find an error or appreciate my efforts please send me a message.