Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
napifera
ID:
1275657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wolff) C.Norman

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 232. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274995



Common Names

  • Tongoloa Napifera
  • Napifera Tongoloa
  • Tongoloa of Napifera


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Description

Tongoloa napifera (also called 'Napifera Tongoloa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves 5–10 cm long and 3–5 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Tongoloa napifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tongoloa napifera is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tongoloa napifera is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the plant being divided into several sections and replanted in separate pots. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Tongoloa napifera

Tongoloa napifera is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Tongoloa napifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tongoloa napifera?

Tongoloa napifera

What is the common name of Tongoloa napifera?

Napiferous Tongoloa

What type of plant is Tongoloa napifera?

It is an evergreen shrub

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50276546: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.