Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ntimii
ID:
1326102

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.Hawth.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 147: 142 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338556



Common Names

  • Synsepalum ntimii
  • Ntimii Synsepalum
  • Synsepalum's Ntimii


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Description

Synsepalum ntimii (also called 'Ntim's Dwarf Palm', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to West Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Synsepalum ntimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synsepalum ntimii has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synsepalum ntimii is an evergreen shrub native to Ghana. It prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Synsepalum ntimii

Synsepalum ntimii is endemic to Ghana and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Synsepalum ntimii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synsepalum ntimii?

Synsepalum ntimii

What is the common name of Synsepalum ntimii?

Ntim's Synsepalum

Where is Synsepalum ntimii native to?

Ghana

Species in the Synsepalum genus

Synsepalum afzelii, Synsepalum aubrevillei, Synsepalum batesii, Synsepalum bequaertii, Synsepalum brenanii, Synsepalum brevipes, Synsepalum cerasiferum, Synsepalum congolense, Synsepalum dulcificum, Synsepalum fleuryanum, Synsepalum gabonense, Synsepalum kaessneri, Synsepalum laurentii, Synsepalum le-testui, Synsepalum letouzei, Synsepalum msolo, Synsepalum muelleri, Synsepalum nyangense, Synsepalum passargei, Synsepalum pobeguinianum, Synsepalum revolutum, Synsepalum seretii, Synsepalum stipulatum, Synsepalum subcordatum, Synsepalum subverticillatum, Synsepalum tsounkpe, Synsepalum ulugurense, Synsepalum zenkeri, Synsepalum ntimii, Synsepalum buluensis, Synsepalum carrieanum, Synsepalum lastoursvillense, Synsepalum ogouense, Synsepalum ovatostipulatum, Synsepalum oyemense, Synsepalum tomentosum,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

William D. Hawthorne: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Hawth.' in the authors string.