Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 79: 10. 1944
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499264
Common Names
- Sloanea terniflora
- Terniflora Sloanea
- Sloanea's Terniflora
Synonyms
- Lecostomon terniflorum ex DC. [unknown]
- Sloanea quadrivalvis Seem. [unknown]
- Dasycarpus quadrivalvis Oerst. [unknown]
- Sloanea xylocarpa Rusby [unknown]
- Sloanea reticulata A.C.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Sloanea terniflora (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 terniflora has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sloanea terniflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sloanea terniflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. It is also possible to propagate the tree from cuttings, although this is more difficult and less successful.
Where to Find Sloanea terniflora
Sloanea terniflora is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Sloanea terniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea terniflora?
Sloanea terniflora
What is the common name of Sloanea terniflora?
Terniflora
What is the natural habitat of Sloanea terniflora?
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,