Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
subpsilocarpa
ID:
499929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1583 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499261



Common Names

  • Sloanea subpsilocarpa
  • Subpsilocarpa Sloanea
  • Sloanea's Subpsilocarpa


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Description

Sloanea subpsilocarpa (also called Subpsilocarpa, 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 subpsilocarpa 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

The flower of Sloanea subpsilocarpa 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 subpsilocarpa is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. It is also possible to propagate the tree from cuttings, although this is more difficult and less successful.

Where to Find Sloanea subpsilocarpa

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

Sloanea subpsilocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea subpsilocarpa?

Sloanea subpsilocarpa

What is the family of Sloanea subpsilocarpa?

Elaeocarpaceae

Where is Sloanea subpsilocarpa 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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