Sloanea aberrans
(Brandis) A. C. Sm.
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Description
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The leaves are spaced along the branches and in pairs that are almost opposite. They are 8-13 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. They are white or cream. The fruit is 6.5-7 cm long. They are dull red. It splits open in 3. The seeds are black with a red coat.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Echinocarpus papuanus Schltr.Elaeocarpus aberrans BrandisSloanea anacantha A. C. Sm.Sloanea papuana (Schltr.) A. C. Sm.
Also Known As
Guadza
References (2)
- Conn, B. & Damas, K., PNG Trees
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
