Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subumbellata
ID:
1035536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.C.Berg) Cornejo

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 297 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034874

Common Names

  • Sorocea subumbellata
  • Sub-Umbel-Flowered Sorocea
  • Subumbellata Sorocea

Searching for Sorocea subumbellata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Sorocea subumbellata (also called 'Subumbellate Sorocea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, open forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sorocea subumbellata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorocea subumbellata has small white flowers, with a single-seeded fruit. The seed is small and black, with a shiny surface. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Sorocea subumbellata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sorocea subumbellata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sorocea subumbellata

Sorocea subumbellata is native to tropical South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

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 tro-100352181: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.