Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 224 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499095
Common Names
- Sloanea macrophylla
- Large-Leaved Sloanea
- Large-Leaved Tree Cotton
Synonyms
- Sloanea caudata Steyerm. [unknown]
- Sloanea gladysiae Vásquez [unknown]
- Sloanea truncata Urb. [unknown]
Description
Sloanea macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Sloanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, yellow flowers and green foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Large, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Germinate quickly and have a long, thin stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sloanea macrophylla is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or from seed.
Where to Find Sloanea macrophylla
Sloanea macrophylla is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Sloanea macrophylla FAQ
What type of plant is Sloanea macrophylla?
Sloanea macrophylla is a tropical tree.
Where does Sloanea macrophylla grow?
Sloanea macrophylla grows in tropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the best way to care for Sloanea macrophylla?
The best way to care for Sloanea macrophylla is to provide it with plenty of sunlight and moist soil.
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,