Rubiaceae
Rothmannia macrosiphon
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This evergreen typically grows as a bush or small tree, reaching 1.8 to 7 metres in height. It features leathery, oblanceolate to obovate leaves. Sweetly scented, solitary white flowers with reddish-purple spots emerge, characterized by exceptionally long tubes up to 24 cm. Ovoid fruits, 2.5–3.2 cm long, are covered in golden pubescence.
Where it works in Kilifi
Ideal for moist, shaded environments in a Kilifi-coast garden, this species thrives as an understory shrub or small tree. It is suitable for planting in evergreen forest patches or open riparian forests, acting as a specimen or part of a woodland mosaic.
Growing notes
It prefers wet tropical conditions with annual rainfall between 800 and 1500 mm, often with bimodal wet seasons. This plant is sensitive to frost and should be kept moist, benefiting from a deep layer of mulch once established.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: Current time information in Kenya., kew.org, grokipedia.com, livinggreenandfeelingseedy.com. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.