Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonplandii
ID:
506553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) W.C.Burger, Lanj. & Wess.Boer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 11: 465 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505885

Common Names

  • Bonpland's sorocea
  • Bonpland sorocea
  • Sorocea bonplandii

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Synonyms

  • Pseudosorocea bonplandii Baill. [unknown]
  • Sorocea sylvicola Chodat [unknown]
  • Sorocea sylvicola caaguazuensis Chodat [unknown]
  • Sorocea ilicifolia laxiflora Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Sorocea bonplandii (also called Bonpland's Sorocea, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Sorocea bonplandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorocea bonplandii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorocea bonplandii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sorocea bonplandii

Sorocea bonplandii can be found in Central and South America.

Sorocea bonplandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorocea bonplandii?

Sorocea bonplandii

What is the family of Sorocea bonplandii?

Moraceae

Where is Sorocea bonplandii native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2602784: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
William Carl Burger (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Burger' in the authors string.
Joseph Lanjouw (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanj.' in the authors string.
Jan Gerard Wessels Boer (1936-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wess.Boer' in the authors string.