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).Newbouldia - Plants of the World Online
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.Useful Tropical PlantsFeedipedia
It is called ewe Akoko in Yoruba people of west Africa and Ogilisi by the Igbo people.
It is named after William Williamson Newbould.
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