Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
492813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 3: 231 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492145



Common Names

  • Soulamea muelleri
  • Mueller's Soulamea
  • Mueller's Triggerplant


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Description

Soulamea muelleri (also called Mueller's Soulamea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Soulamea muelleri 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 muelleri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soulamea muelleri 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 muelleri

Soulamea muelleri can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Soulamea muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soulamea muelleri?

Soulamea muelleri

What is the common name of Soulamea muelleri?

Mueller's Soulamea

What is the natural habitat of Soulamea muelleri?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:814143-1: Based on the initial data import