Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
499827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 276 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499159

Common Names

  • Sloanea glabra
  • Glabra Sloanea
  • Glabra Olivewood

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Synonyms

  • Anoniodes glabra Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Sloanea glabra (also called Glabra 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sloanea glabra is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are light green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea glabra 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 glabra

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

Sloanea glabra FAQ

What type of plant is Sloanea glabra?

Sloanea glabra is a tropical tree.

Where does Sloanea glabra grow?

Sloanea glabra grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the best way to care for Sloanea glabra?

The best way to care for Sloanea glabra 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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324500-1: Based on the initial data import