Sloanea fendleriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fendleriana
ID:
499805
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 70 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499137
Common Names
- Sloanea fendleriana
- Fendler's Sloanea
- Fendler's Tree Cotton
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Sloanea fendleriana (also called Fendler'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 fendleriana 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 fendleriana are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Sloanea fendleriana is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray and air pollution.
Where to Find Sloanea fendleriana
Sloanea fendleriana is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Sloanea fendleriana FAQ
What type of plant is Sloanea fendleriana?
Sloanea fendleriana is a tropical tree.
Where does Sloanea fendleriana grow?
Sloanea fendleriana grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the best way to care for Sloanea fendleriana?
The best way to care for Sloanea fendleriana 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,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835140-1: Based on the initial data import