Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
1085408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 150 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084746

Common Names

  • Sorocea affinis
  • Fiddlewood
  • Fiddle-leaf Sorocea

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Description

Sorocea affinis (also called 'Affine Sorocea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sorocea affinis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorocea affinis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorocea affinis is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location. The trees should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Sorocea affinis

Sorocea affinis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

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