Uapaca niangadoumae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niangadoumae
ID:
1321164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 145(1): 129. 2012 [12 Mar 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333618
Common Names
- Uapaca niangadoumae
- Niangadoumae
- Uapaca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uapaca niangadoumae (also called Niangadouma Uapaca, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Cameroon. It has a dark green, leathery leaf with a distinctively wavy margin. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forest floors and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Uapaca niangadoumae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uapaca niangadoumae has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uapaca niangadoumae is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Uapaca niangadoumae
Uapaca niangadoumae can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Uapaca niangadoumae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uapaca niangadoumae?
Uapaca niangadoumae
Where is Uapaca niangadoumae found?
Uapaca niangadoumae is found in West Africa.
What is the habitat of Uapaca niangadoumae?
Uapaca niangadoumae is found in moist, tropical forests.
Species in the Uapaca genus
Uapaca acuminata, Uapaca ambanjensis, Uapaca amplifolia, Uapaca benguelensis, Uapaca bojeri, Uapaca densifolia, Uapaca ferruginea, Uapaca gossweileri, Uapaca guineensis, Uapaca heudelotii, Uapaca katentaniensis, Uapaca kibuatii, Uapaca kirkiana, Uapaca lissopyrena, Uapaca littoralis, Uapaca louvelii, Uapaca mole, Uapaca nitida, Uapaca pilosa, Uapaca pynaertii, Uapaca robynsii, Uapaca rufopilosa, Uapaca sansibarica, Uapaca staudtii, Uapaca thouarsii, Uapaca togoensis, Uapaca vanhouttei, Uapaca niangadoumae,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120954-1: Based on the initial data import