Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
septentrionalis
ID:
775300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liben

Source:
iplants

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 41: 375 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774633

Common Names

  • Napoleonaea septentrionalis
  • Northern Napoleonaea
  • Northern Liana

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Description

Napoleonaea septentrionalis (also called Northern 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 septentrionalis is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napoleonaea septentrionalis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Napoleonaea septentrionalis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings may also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, warm environment.

Where to Find Napoleonaea septentrionalis

Napoleonaea septentrionalis is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa.

Napoleonaea septentrionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Napoleonaea septentrionalis?

Napoleonaea septentrionalis

What is the common name of Napoleonaea septentrionalis?

Northern Napoleonaea

What is the natural habitat of Napoleonaea septentrionalis?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313197: Based on the initial data import
Louis Liben (1926-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liben' in the authors string.