Sloanea rugosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
1231963
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dam.A.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 124 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231301
Common Names
- Rugosa Sloanea
- Rugosa
- Sloanea Rugosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sloanea rugosa (also called rough-barked sloanea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeocarpaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has edible fruits which can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used to make wine and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sloanea rugosa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sloanea rugosa is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Sloanea rugosa
Sloanea rugosa can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Sloanea rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea rugosa?
Sloanea rugosa
What type of plant is Sloanea rugosa?
A type of shrub
Where is Sloanea rugosa found?
It is found in 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50066493: Based on the initial data import
Damon A. Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dam.A.Sm.' in the authors string.