Sloanea gymnocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnocarpa
ID:
499839
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 288 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499171
Common Names
- Sloanea gymnocarpa
- Gymnocarpa Sloanea
- Gymnocarpa Olivewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sloanea gymnocarpa (also called Bamboo Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in dense forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea gymnocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sloanea gymnocarpa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sloanea gymnocarpa is a terrestrial or lithophytic shrub native to tropical rainforests in South America. It is best grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sloanea gymnocarpa
Sloanea gymnocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sloanea gymnocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea gymnocarpa?
Sloanea gymnocarpa
What is the family of Sloanea gymnocarpa?
Elaeocarpaceae
What is the common name of Sloanea gymnocarpa?
Gymnocarp Sloanea
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:324506-1: Based on the initial data import