Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
grossa
ID:
499837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Earle Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 175: 107 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499169

Common Names

  • Sloanea grossa
  • Grossa Sloanea
  • Grossa Olivewood

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Description

Sloanea grossa (also called Grossa 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 grossa 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 grossa has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea grossa 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 grossa

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

Sloanea grossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea grossa?

Sloanea grossa

What is the family of Sloanea grossa?

Elaeocarpaceae

What is the common name of Sloanea grossa?

Gross 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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