Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaffré & Fambart
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 160 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492152
Common Names
- Soulamea dagostinii
- Dagostin's Soulamea
- Dagostin's Triggerplant
Description
Soulamea dagostinii (also called Dagostinii Soulamea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Soulamea dagostinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in revegetation projects. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Soulamea dagostinii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Soulamea dagostinii is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It can also be propagated by layering or division.
Where to Find Soulamea dagostinii
Soulamea dagostinii can be found in tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Soulamea dagostinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soulamea dagostinii?
Soulamea dagostinii
What is the common name of Soulamea dagostinii?
Dagostinii's Soulamea
What is the natural habitat of Soulamea dagostinii?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Soulamea genus
Soulamea pelletieri,
Soulamea rigaultii,
Soulamea terminalioides,
Soulamea tomentosa,
Soulamea trifoliata,
Soulamea moratii,
Soulamea pancheri,
Soulamea muelleri,
Soulamea amara,
Soulamea cardioptera,
Soulamea cycloptera,
Soulamea dagostinii,
Soulamea fraxinifolia,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,
References
Tanguy Jaffré: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaffré' in the authors string.