Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 227 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774624
Common Names
- Napoleonaea heudelotii
- Heudelot's Napoleonaea
- Heudelot's Liana
Description
Napoleonaea heudelotii (also called Heudelot's Napoleonaea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to West Africa. It has a thick trunk and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Napoleonaea heudelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Napoleonaea heudelotii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are enclosed in a hard, woody fruit. The seedlings have a single stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Napoleonaea heudelotii is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 10m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Germination is usually slow and erratic.
Where to Find Napoleonaea heudelotii
Napoleonaea heudelotii is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa.
Napoleonaea heudelotii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Napoleonaea heudelotii?
Napoleonaea heudelotii is native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa.
What is the size of Napoleonaea heudelotii?
Napoleonaea heudelotii can reach a height of up to 30 feet.
What are the flowers of Napoleonaea heudelotii like?
The flowers of Napoleonaea heudelotii are yellow and fragrant, with five petals.
Species in the Napoleonaea genus
Napoleonaea lutea,
Napoleonaea leonensis,
Napoleonaea gossweileri,
Napoleonaea egertonii,
Napoleonaea gabonensis,
Napoleonaea angolensis,
Napoleonaea heudelotii,
Napoleonaea mannii,
Napoleonaea reptans,
Napoleonaea vogelii,
Napoleonaea imperialis,
Napoleonaea septentrionalis,
Napoleonaea talbotii,
Napoleonaea alata,
Napoleonaea beninensis,
Napoleonaea cuneata,
Napoleonaea sapoensis,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata,
Allantoma pauciramosa,
Allantoma uaupensis,
Allantoma kuhlmannii,
Allantoma pachyantha,
Allantoma pluriflora,
Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,