Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
500095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl. & Koord. ex Koord.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 642 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499427



Common Names

  • Sloanea celebica
  • Celebica Sloanea
  • Sloanea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Echinocarpus celebicus (Boerl. & Koord.) Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Sloanea celebica (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 celebica 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 celebica 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 celebica 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 celebica

Sloanea celebica is native to Indonesia and can be found in the forests of Sulawesi.

Sloanea celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea celebica?

Sloanea celebica

What is the common name of Sloanea celebica?

Celebica Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea celebica?

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,

References

Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835128-1: Based on the initial data import