Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
garcia-cossioi
ID:
499809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pal.-Duque

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 3: 202 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499141



Common Names

  • Sloanea garcia-cossioi
  • Garcia-Cossioi Sloanea
  • Garcia-Cossioi Olivewood


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Description

Sloanea garcia-cossioi (also called Garcia-Cossio's Sloanea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea garcia-cossioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Germinate quickly and have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea garcia-cossioi is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray and air pollution.

Where to Find Sloanea garcia-cossioi

Sloanea garcia-cossioi can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Sloanea garcia-cossioi FAQ

What type of plant is Sloanea garcia-cossioi?

Sloanea garcia-cossioi is a tropical tree.

Where does Sloanea garcia-cossioi grow?

Sloanea garcia-cossioi grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the best way to care for Sloanea garcia-cossioi?

The best way to care for Sloanea garcia-cossioi is to provide it with plenty of sunlight and moist soil.

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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