Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
499924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Earle Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 2: 244 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499256



Common Names

  • Sloanea steyermarkii
  • Steyermarkii Sloanea
  • Sloanea's Steyermarkii


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Synonyms

  • Sloanea steyermarkii steyermarkii [unknown]

Description

Sloanea steyermarkii (also called Steyermarkii, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a straight trunk, with a grayish-brown bark, and a dense, round crown. It grows in humid, shady areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sloanea steyermarkii sub. jauaensis (Steyerm.) Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sloanea steyermarkii is white, with a yellow center and a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, black, round seed, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea steyermarkii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Sloanea steyermarkii

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

Sloanea steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea steyermarkii?

Sloanea steyermarkii

What is the family of Sloanea steyermarkii?

Elaeocarpaceae

Where is Sloanea steyermarkii native to?

Australia

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,

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