Sloanea versteeghii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versteeghii
ID:
499858
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 296 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499190
Common Names
- Sloanea versteeghii
- Versteeghii Sloanea
- Versteeghii Olivewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sloanea versteeghii (also called Versteeghii, 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 versteeghii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sloanea versteeghii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sloanea versteeghii is a small, evergreen tree native to Central America. It prefers a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Sloanea versteeghii
Sloanea versteeghii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Sloanea versteeghii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sloanea versteeghii?
Sloanea versteeghii
What is the common name of Sloanea versteeghii?
Versteegh's Sloanea
What is the natural habitat of Sloanea versteeghii?
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,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324600-1: Based on the initial data import