Sloanea laevigata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
499830
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dam.A.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 123 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499162
Common Names
- Sloanea laevigata
- Laevigata Sloanea
- Laevigata Olivewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sloanea laevigata (also called Laevigata 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 laevigata 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
Sloanea laevigata has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sloanea laevigata 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 laevigata
Sloanea laevigata is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Sloanea laevigata FAQ
What type of plant is Sloanea laevigata?
Sloanea laevigata is a tropical tree.
Where does Sloanea laevigata grow?
Sloanea laevigata grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the best way to care for Sloanea laevigata?
The best way to care for Sloanea laevigata 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2592348: Based on the initial data import
Damon A. Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dam.A.Sm.' in the authors string.