Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
egertonii
ID:
775284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 33 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774617



Common Names

  • Napoleonaea egertonii
  • Egerton's Napoleonaea
  • Egerton's Napoleonaea


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Description

Napoleonaea egertonii (also called Egerton's 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 egertonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napoleonaea egertonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Napoleonaea egertonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in a well-draining soil. They should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Napoleonaea egertonii

Napoleonaea egertonii is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa.

Napoleonaea egertonii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Napoleonaea egertonii?

Napoleonaea egertonii is native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa.

What is the size of Napoleonaea egertonii?

Napoleonaea egertonii can reach a height of up to 30 feet.

What are the flowers of Napoleonaea egertonii like?

The flowers of Napoleonaea egertonii are yellow and fragrant, with five petals.

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

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