Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
medusula
ID:
499768

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 312 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499100



Common Names

  • Sloanea medusula
  • Medusa Sloanea
  • Medusa Tree Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Sloanea platyphylla Standl. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Sloanea hyptoides Standl. [unknown]
  • Sloanea palmana Standl. [unknown]

Description

Sloanea medusula (also called Medusa Sloanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, yellow flowers and green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea medusula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

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 medusula 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 medusula

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

Sloanea medusula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea medusula?

Sloanea medusula

What is the common name of Sloanea medusula?

Medusa Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea medusula?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2592248: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.