Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
petalata
ID:
750839

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Samp. & V.C.Souza

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 13 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750172



Common Names

  • Sloanea petalata
  • Petalate Sloanea
  • Petalate Sloanea


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Description

Sloanea petalata (also called Sloane's Sloanea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a grey bark and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea petalata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sloanea petalata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a thin, white, fleshy coating. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea petalata is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Sloanea petalata

Sloanea petalata can be found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa, from Nigeria to Cameroon.

Sloanea petalata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea petalata?

Sloanea petalata

What is the common name of Sloanea petalata?

Petalate Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea petalata?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
Daniela Sampaio (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Samp.' in the authors string.