Sloanea grandezii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandezii
ID:
751062
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vásquez
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 16(2): 44 (2009 publ. 2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750395
Common Names
- Sloanea grandezii
- Sloanea grandiflora
- Sloanea macrantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sloanea grandezii (also called Grandez's Sloanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea grandezii is a small evergreen tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a wide variety of uses, including as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sloanea grandezii is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sloanea grandezii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is best grown in humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Sloanea grandezii
Sloanea grandezii can be found in the forests of Central America.
Sloanea grandezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea grandezii?
Sloanea grandezii
What is the common name of Sloanea grandezii?
Mountain laurel
What type of climate does Sloanea grandezii prefer?
Cool, alpine climate
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
Rodolfo Vásquez M. (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vásquez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457071-2: Based on the initial data import