Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
shankii
ID:
499937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & L.O.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Ceiba 3: 213 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499269



Common Names

  • Sloanea shankii
  • Shankii Sloanea
  • Sloanea's Shankii


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Description

Sloanea shankii (also called 'Shank's Sloanea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tropics. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea shankii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sloanea shankii has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea shankii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Sloanea shankii

Sloanea shankii is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Sloanea shankii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea shankii?

Sloanea shankii

What is the common name of Sloanea shankii?

Shankii

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea shankii?

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-2592483: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.