Newtonia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Newtonia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Newtonia aubrevillei
Newtonia aubrevillei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Newtonia buchananii
Newtonia buchananii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist to wet tropics, where it can be found at elevations from 600 - 2,200 metres. It occurs in regions with a mean annual rainfall within the range 1,100 - 3,000mm and a mean annual temperature of 17 - 27°c. In general, seedlings grow slowly and have low survival rates.
Full cultivation guide →Newtonia duparquetiana
Newtonia duparquetiana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Newtonia hildebrandtii
Newtonia hildebrandtii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Often found on sandy soils in the wild. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Newtonia leucocarpa
Newtonia leucocarpa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Regeneration in natural forest in Bas-Congo Province of DR Congo was reported as fair. However, the common occurrence in secondary forest suggests that larger gaps are needed for good regeneration of this species. In general, larger trees occur scattered, but sometimes in small groups.
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