Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
lepida
ID:
499780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 20: 103 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499112



Common Names

  • Sloanea lepida
  • Smooth Sloanea
  • Smooth Tree Cotton


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Description

Sloanea lepida (also called Lepid's sloanea, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea lepida 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

The flowers of Sloanea lepida are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea lepida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sloanea lepida

Sloanea lepida is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Sloanea lepida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea lepida?

Sloanea lepida

What is the common name of Sloanea lepida?

Dainty Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea lepida?

Tropical rainforests

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,