Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
vogelii
ID:
775296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Planch.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. : t. 799 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774629

Common Names

  • Napoleonaea vogelii
  • Vogel's Napoleonaea
  • Vogel's Liana

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Description

Napoleonaea vogelii (also called Vogel'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 vogelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napoleonaea vogelii 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 vogelii is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 10m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Germination is usually slow and erratic.

Where to Find Napoleonaea vogelii

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

Napoleonaea vogelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Napoleonaea vogelii?

Napoleonaea vogelii

What is the common name of Napoleonaea vogelii?

Vogel's Napoleonaea

What is the natural habitat of Napoleonaea vogelii?

Tropical rainforests

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-313192: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.