Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl. ex Harms) Appelhans & Kessler
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 107: 1272 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042591
Common Names
- Sohnreyia ulei
- Ule's Sohnreyia
- Ule's Liverwort
Description
Sohnreyia ulei (also called Ule's Sohnreyia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Sohnreyia ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of fiber for paper and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sohnreyia ulei has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sohnreyia ulei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Sohnreyia ulei
Sohnreyia ulei is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Species in the Sohnreyia genus
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,
References
M.S. Appelhans: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Appelhans' in the authors string.