Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 70 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268044
Common Names
- Sloanea hirsuta
- Hirsuta Sloanea
- Sloanea
Description
Sloanea hirsuta (also called 'Hairy Sloanea', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 30 m. It grows in moist, shady areas, in forests, and in mountainous areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sloanea hirsuta sub. australis T.D.Penn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sloanea hirsuta has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sloanea hirsuta is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, warm location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Sloanea hirsuta
Sloanea hirsuta is native to Mexico and Central America.
Sloanea hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea hirsuta?
Sloanea hirsuta
What is the common name of Sloanea hirsuta?
Hairy Sloanea
What is the natural habitat of Sloanea hirsuta?
Dry open grassland, scrub and woodland
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,