Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
1317883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aguilar & D.Santam.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 20: 156 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330337



Common Names

  • Sloanea Herrerae
  • Herrera's Sloanea
  • Herrera's Elaeocarpus


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Description

Sloanea herrerae (also called 'Herrera's Sloanea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea herrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sloanea herrerae has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea herrerae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Sloanea herrerae

Sloanea herrerae is endemic to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Cauca.

Sloanea herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea herrerae?

Sloanea herrerae

What is the common name of Sloanea herrerae?

Herrera's Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea herrerae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Reinaldo Aguilar (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguilar' in the authors string.
Daniel Santamaría (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Santam.' in the authors string.