Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
leonensis
ID:
775281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
iplants

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 204 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774614



Common Names

  • Napoleonaea leonensis
  • Leon Napoleonaea
  • Leon's Napoleonaea


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Description

Napoleonaea leonensis (also called Leon'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 leonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or screen. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napoleonaea leonensis 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 leonensis 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 leonensis

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

Napoleonaea leonensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Napoleonaea leonensis?

Napoleonaea leonensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America.

What is the size of Napoleonaea leonensis?

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

What are the flowers of Napoleonaea leonensis like?

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

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:469472-1: Based on the initial data import