Napoleonaea talbotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talbotii
ID:
775304
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 32 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774637
Common Names
- Napoleonaea talbotii
- Talbot's Napoleonaea
- Talbot's Liana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Napoleonaea talbotii (also called Talbot'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 talbotii is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Napoleonaea talbotii is a small, yellow flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Napoleonaea talbotii is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings may also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, warm environment.
Where to Find Napoleonaea talbotii
Napoleonaea talbotii is native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa.
Napoleonaea talbotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Napoleonaea talbotii?
Napoleonaea talbotii
What is the common name of Napoleonaea talbotii?
Talbot's Napoleonaea
What is the natural habitat of Napoleonaea talbotii?
Tropical rainforests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313200: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.