Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacei
ID:
1410823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schindl.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 162 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423288

Common Names

  • Sohmaea
  • Sohmaea Lacei
  • Lacei

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Description

Sohmaea lacei (also called Lacey's Sohmaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species with a trunk that is usually unbranched and a bark that is smooth and gray. It is native to the Neotropics, and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sohmaea lacei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sohmaea lacei is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sohmaea lacei is an easy-to-grow perennial that is propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining soil and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and allow the cut end to dry for a few days. Once the cut end has dried, place the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Sohmaea lacei

Sohmaea lacei can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Sohmaea lacei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sohmaea lacei?

Sohmaea lacei

What are the common names of Sohmaea lacei?

Lace sohmaea, Lace sesamum

What is the natural habitat of Sohmaea lacei?

Sohmaea lacei is native to tropical Asia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.