Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ampla
ID:
500070

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 124 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499402



Common Names

  • Sloanea ampla
  • Ampla Sloanea
  • Sloanea Tree


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Description

Sloanea ampla (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 ampla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sloanea ampla has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea ampla 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 ampla

Sloanea ampla is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Sloanea ampla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea ampla?

Sloanea ampla

What is the common name of Sloanea ampla?

White Meranti

Where is Sloanea ampla 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,

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