Napoleonaea sapoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sapoensis
ID:
1328454
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(1)-6: 31 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340908
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Napoleonaea sapoensis (also called Sapo 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 sapoensis 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 sapoensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Napoleonaea sapoensis 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 sapoensis
Napoleonaea sapoensis is native to the Sapo National Park in Liberia.
Napoleonaea sapoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Napoleonaea sapoensis?
Napoleonaea sapoensis
What is the family of Napoleonaea sapoensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Napoleonaea sapoensis?
Sapo Napoleonaea
Species in the Napoleonaea genus
Napoleonaea lutea, Napoleonaea leonensis, Napoleonaea gossweileri, Napoleonaea egertonii, Napoleonaea gabonensis, Napoleonaea angolensis, Napoleonaea heudelotii, Napoleonaea mannii, Napoleonaea reptans, Napoleonaea vogelii, Napoleonaea imperialis, Napoleonaea septentrionalis, Napoleonaea talbotii, Napoleonaea alata, Napoleonaea beninensis, Napoleonaea cuneata, Napoleonaea sapoensis,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143531-1: Based on the initial data import