Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
rhodantha
ID:
1047213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Capuron

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 386 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046551



Common Names

  • Rhodantha Sloanea
  • Sloanea Rhodantha
  • Sloanea from Rhodantha


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Description

Sloanea rhodantha (also called Red-flowered Sloanea, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has a spreading habit and elliptic leaves. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea rhodantha is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sloanea rhodantha var. dalechampioides (Baker) Capuron

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sloanea rhodantha has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea rhodantha is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated from cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Sloanea rhodantha

Sloanea rhodantha is native to Central America and can be found in 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 tro-11700035: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.