Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
1133390

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 148 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132728



Common Names

  • Sohnreyia
  • Excelsa
  • Tall Sohnreyia


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Description

Sohnreyia excelsa (also called Sohnreyia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sohnreyia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sohnreyia excelsa is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Sohnreyia excelsa

Sohnreyia excelsa can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,