Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
brachytepala
ID:
500106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 76: 22. 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499438



Common Names

  • Short-winged Sloanea
  • Sloanea brachytepala
  • Brachytepala Sloanea


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Synonyms

  • Sloanea calva Pal.-Duque & Fern.Alonso [unknown]

Description

Sloanea brachytepala (also called Brachytepala, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeocarpaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a large tree that grows up to 30 m tall. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 20 cm long. The flowers are yellow or white, and the fruits are small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea brachytepala 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 brachytepala is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea brachytepala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to the Caribbean region and is hardy to USDA Zone 10. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Sloanea brachytepala

Sloanea brachytepala is found in tropical regions of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Sloanea brachytepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea brachytepala?

Sloanea brachytepala

What is the common name of Sloanea brachytepala?

Brachytepala Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea brachytepala?

Lowland and hill dipterocarp forests

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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