Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
granulosa
ID:
499836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 19: 13 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499168

Common Names

  • Sloanea granulosa
  • Granulosa Sloanea
  • Granulosa Olivewood

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Description

Sloanea granulosa (also called Granulosa 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 granulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sloanea granulosa has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea granulosa 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 granulosa

Sloanea granulosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sloanea granulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea granulosa?

Sloanea granulosa

What is the family of Sloanea granulosa?

Elaeocarpaceae

What is the common name of Sloanea granulosa?

Granular Sloanea

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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