Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
499919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 69 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499251

Common Names

  • Sloanea pubescens
  • Pubescens Sloanea
  • Sloanea's Pubescens

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Synonyms

  • Dasynema pubescens Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Sloanea gracilis Uittien [unknown]
  • Sloanea egensis Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Sloanea pubescens (also called Pubescens, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a straight trunk, with a grayish-brown bark, and a dense, round crown. It grows in humid, shady areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sloanea pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sloanea pubescens is white, with a yellow center and a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, black, round seed, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sloanea pubescens 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 pubescens

Stemonurus yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Yunnan province.

Sloanea pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sloanea pubescens?

Sloanea pubescens

What is the family of Sloanea pubescens?

Elaeocarpaceae

Where is Sloanea pubescens native to?

Australia

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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