Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 15: 478 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499136
Common Names
- Sloanea faginea
- Faginea Sloanea
- Faginea Tree Cotton
Synonyms
- Sloanea damonsmithii D.Santam. & Aguilar [unknown]
Description
Sloanea faginea (also called Fagina's Sloanea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea faginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sloanea faginea are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sloanea faginea is a terrestrial or lithophytic shrub native to tropical rainforests in South America. It is best grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sloanea faginea
Sloanea faginea is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Sloanea faginea FAQ
What type of plant is Sloanea macrophylla?
Sloanea macrophylla is a tropical tree.
Where does Sloanea macrophylla grow?
Sloanea macrophylla grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the best way to care for Sloanea macrophylla?
The best way to care for Sloanea macrophylla is to provide it with plenty of sunlight and moist soil.
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,