Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
beninensis
ID:
1328452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(1)-6: 19 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340906



Common Names

  • Napoleonaea Beninensis
  • Benin Napoleonaea
  • Benin Napoleonaea Daisy


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Description

Napoleonaea beninensis (also called Benin Napoleonaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Napoleonaea beninensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover for shady areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napoleonaea beninensis has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Napoleonaea beninensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a mix of sand and peat. Seeds should be sown in a seedbed and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Napoleonaea beninensis

Napoleonaea beninensis is native to Benin.

Napoleonaea beninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Napoleonaea beninensis?

Napoleonaea beninensis

What is the family of Napoleonaea beninensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Napoleonaea beninensis?

Benin Napoleonaea

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

Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.