Status:
valid
Authors:
R.O.Williams & Sandwith
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trinidad & Tobago 1: 110 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256726
Common Names
- Sloanea trichosticha
- Trichosticha Sloanea
- Sloanea
Description
Sloanea trichosticha (also called Sloane's Sloanea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is a tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sloanea trichosticha has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sloanea trichosticha has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sloanea trichosticha is a tropical tree that is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Africa. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Sloanea trichosticha
Sloanea trichosticha is native to Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Sloanea trichosticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea trichosticha?
Sloanea trichosticha
What is the common name of Sloanea trichosticha?
Mountain Ebony
What is the natural habitat of Sloanea trichosticha?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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,