Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
merevariensis
ID:
499772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier ex Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1579 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499104



Common Names

  • Sloanea merevariensis
  • Merevari Sloanea
  • Merevari Tree Cotton


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Description

Sloanea merevariensis (also called Merevari'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 merevariensis 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 merevariensis 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 merevariensis 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 merevariensis

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

Sloanea merevariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea merevariensis?

Sloanea merevariensis

What is the common name of Sloanea merevariensis?

Merevari Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea merevariensis?

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-2592252: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.