Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 150 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505973
Common Names
- Pubivena Sorocea
- Sorocea Pubivena
- Pubivena Palm
Synonyms
- Sorocea faustiniana Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Sorocea cufodontii W.C.Burger [unknown]
- Clarisia mollis Standl. [unknown]
- Sorocea cufodontisii W.C.Burger [unknown]
- Trophis macrostachya Donn.Sm. [unknown]
- Sorocea pubivena pubivena [unknown]
Description
Sorocea pubivena (also called Pubescent False Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small tree or shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sorocea pubivena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sorocea pubivena sub. oligotricha (Akkermans & C.C.Berg) C.C.Berg
Sorocea pubivena sub. hirtella (Mildbr.) C.C.Berg
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorocea pubivena has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sorocea pubivena can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Sorocea pubivena
Sorocea pubivena is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Sorocea pubivena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorocea pubivena?
Sorocea pubivena
What is the natural habitat of Sorocea pubivena?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
What is the flowering season of Sorocea pubivena?
Spring and summer
Species in the Sorocea genus
Sorocea bonplandii,
Sorocea trophoides,
Sorocea muriculata,
Sorocea hilarii,
Sorocea sprucei,
Sorocea racemosa,
Sorocea pubivena,
Sorocea ganevii,
Sorocea carautana,
Sorocea subumbellata,
Sorocea briquetii,
Sorocea affinis,
Sorocea sarcocarpa,
Sorocea duckei,
Sorocea guilleminiana,
Sorocea klotzschiana,
Sorocea steinbachii,
Sorocea jaramilloi,
Sorocea ruminata,
Sorocea jureiana,
Sorocea longipedicellata,
Sorocea angustifolia,
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,