This name is not universally accepted. SAMPAIO, D. Revisão Taxonômica das espécies Neotropicais extra-amazônicas de Sloanea L. (Elaeocarpaceae) na América do Sul. Tese de Doutorado Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas. 168p., 2009 has reduced Sloanea monosperma to a synonym, replacing it with Sloanea hirsute (treated here as a synonym). Sloanea hirsuta has been accepted by the on-line 2012 Flora do Brasil, but not as yet by other authorities[].

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General Information

Sloanea monosperma is an evergreen tree with a dense, wide crown; it can grow 10 - 20 metres tall. The short bole can be 40 - 50cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use of its wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - southern and eastern Brazil, Colombia.

Habitat

Semideciduous and Araucaria forests, mainly in primary forests but also as a relict in pasture[, ]. It favours slopes and hilltops with good drainage[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[].
Trees have a moderate rate of growth, reaching a height of around 2 metres within 2 years from seed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is cross-grained, moderately heavy, hard, relatively resistant to wood-eating organisms[]. It is subject to warping and splitting during the drying process. It is used in general construction, for tool handles, wagons etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate in excess of 30% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 14 - 35 days[]. When the seedlings are 4 - 7cm tall, pot them up into individual containers[].

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