Newtonia zenkeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.40: 17 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168581
Common Names
- Zenker's Newtonia
- Zenker's Tree
- Zenker's Wood
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- Piptadenia zenkeri (Harms) Pellegr. [valid]
Description
Newtonia zenkeri (also called Zenker's Newtonia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Newtonia zenkeri is a tropical tree that is often used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Newtonia zenkeri is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, brown seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, compound leaves.
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Newtonia zenkeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Newtonia zenkeri
Newtonia zenkeri is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks.
Newtonia zenkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Newtonia zenkeri?
Newtonia zenkeri
What is the common name of Newtonia zenkeri?
Zenker's Newtonia
What is the family of Newtonia zenkeri?
Fabaceae
Species in the Newtonia genus
Newtonia aubrevillei, Newtonia buchananii, Newtonia duparquetiana, Newtonia elliotii, Newtonia erlangeri, Newtonia glandulifera, Newtonia griffoniana, Newtonia hildebrandtii, Newtonia leucocarpa, Newtonia paucijuga, Newtonia zenkeri, Newtonia grandifolia, Newtonia glandulifera, Newtonia devredii, Newtonia camerunensis, Newtonia scandens, Newtonia duncanthomasii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Newtonia zenkeri Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.