Sloanea aculeata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
500085
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 277 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499417
Common Names
- Sloanea aculeata
- Aculeata Sloanea
- Sloanea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sloanea aculeata (also called Sloanea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland and hill forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its bark is greyish-brown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea aculeata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sloanea aculeata is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are light green and have multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sloanea aculeata is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Sloanea aculeata
Sloanea aculeata is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.
Sloanea aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea aculeata?
Sloanea aculeata
What is the common name of Sloanea aculeata?
White Meranti
Where is Sloanea aculeata found?
It is found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra
Species in the Sloanea genus
Sloanea macrophylla, Sloanea magnifolia, Sloanea malayana, Sloanea micrantha, Sloanea medusula, Sloanea megacarpa, Sloanea meianthera, Sloanea merevariensis, Sloanea latifolia, Sloanea laurifolia, Sloanea macbrydei, Sloanea lepida, Sloanea loquitoi, Sloanea longipes, Sloanea ledermannii, Sloanea papuana, Sloanea pacuritana, Sloanea obtusifolia, Sloanea paradisearum, Sloanea parkinsonii, Sloanea montana, Sloanea nymanii, Sloanea langii, Sloanea faginea, Sloanea fendleriana, Sloanea floribunda, Sloanea fragrans, Sloanea garcia-cossioi, Sloanea garckeana, Sloanea lasiocarpa, Sloanea forbesii, Sloanea davidsei, Sloanea durissima, Sloanea eichleri, Sloanea grandiflora, Sloanea glabra, Sloanea koghiensis, Sloanea kuhlmannii, Sloanea laevigata, Sloanea lamii, Sloanea lanceolata, Sloanea javanica, Sloanea haplopoda, Sloanea granulosa, Sloanea grossa, Sloanea guianensis, Sloanea gymnocarpa, Sloanea insularis, Sloanea parvifructa, Sloanea velutina,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324454-1: Based on the initial data import