Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Alonso & Pal.-Duque
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 69: 92 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333778
Common Names
- Sloanea helianthoides
- Helianthoides Sloanea
- Helianthoides Elaeocarpus
Description
Sloanea helianthoides (also called Helianthoides Sloanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical Andes. It has an erect stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in moist and shady forests, at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea helianthoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for making tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sloanea helianthoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sloanea helianthoides is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Sloanea helianthoides
Sloanea helianthoides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sloanea helianthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea helianthoides?
Sloanea helianthoides
What is the family of Sloanea helianthoides?
Elaeocarpaceae
What is the common name of Sloanea helianthoides?
Helianthoides
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,