Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
499933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 20: 104 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499265



Common Names

  • Sloanea suaveolens
  • Suaveolens Sloanea
  • Sloanea's Suaveolens


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Description

Sloanea suaveolens (also called Bamboo Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in dense forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sloanea suaveolens 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 suaveolens 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 suaveolens

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

Sloanea suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea suaveolens?

Sloanea suaveolens

What is the common name of Sloanea suaveolens?

Suaveolens

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea suaveolens?

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,