Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
499792

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 188 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499124

Common Names

  • Sloanea obtusifolia
  • Blunt-Leaved Sloanea
  • Blunt-Leaved Tree Cotton

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Synonyms

  • Adenobasium obtusifolium Moric. [unknown]
  • Sloanea obtusa Planch. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Sloanea fernando-costae Hoehne [unknown]

Description

Sloanea obtusifolia (also called Bamboo Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in dense forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sloanea obtusifolia are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea obtusifolia is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Sloanea obtusifolia

Sloanea obtusifolia is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Sloanea obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea obtusifolia?

Sloanea obtusifolia

What is the common name of Sloanea obtusifolia?

Blunt-leaved Sloanea

What is the natural habitat of Sloanea obtusifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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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