Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
379945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leeuwenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 20: 367 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379277



Common Names

  • Napeanthus spathulatus
  • Spathulatus Napeanthus
  • Napeanthus Spathulatus


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Description

Napeanthus spathulatus (also called Spathulate Napeanthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Napeanthus spathulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napeanthus spathulatus has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Napeanthus spathulatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a perennial herb that grows in wet forests and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the softwood of the stem and placed in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Napeanthus spathulatus

Napeanthus spathulatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Napeanthus spathulatus FAQ

What are the common names of Napeanthus spathulatus?

Napeanthus spathulatus is commonly known as the Spathulate Napeanthus

What is the growth rate of Napeanthus spathulatus?

Napeanthus spathulatus has a slow to moderate growth rate

What is the optimal temperature for Napeanthus spathulatus?

Napeanthus spathulatus prefers temperatures between 60-85°F

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,