Napoleon's Hat Tree
Napoleonaea imperialis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Napoleon's Hat Tree, scientifically known as Napoleonaea imperialis, is a distinctive tropical evergreen celebrated for its striking, bonnet-shaped flowers. Native to Southeast Asian rainforests, this ornamental marvel is prized by botanists and gardeners alike for its unique morphology, adding an exotic and sculptural elegance to any tropical landscape.
- Family
- Lecythidaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Napoleon'S Hat Tree
- Scientific synonyms
- Napoleonaea Cuspidata · Napoleonaea Miersii
Names
Common Names
- Napoleon's Hat Tree
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Napoleonaea imperialis P.Beauv.
German:
- Napoleonaea imperialis subsp. P.Beauv.
French:
- Napoléone impériale
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Napoleonaea imperialisSynonyms
- Napoleonaea cuspidata
- Napoleonaea miersii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Lecythidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Napoleonaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Lecythidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Napoleonaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Napoleonaea imperialis, possesses a specific geographical range within the African continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of West Tropical Africa. Within this area, the species can be found growing in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, the plant extends its presence into the neighboring country of Nigeria. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these particular West African territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Activities
Napoleonaea imperialis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |