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
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.
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 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,