Soulamea Explained

Soulamea is a genus of plant in family Simaroubaceae. They are shrubs or small trees, and are dioecious, with the exception of Soulamea amara, which has bisexual flowers.^[1] It is native to parts of Malesia in the West Pacific. From the Seychelles, Borneo, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, New Guinea and Maluku to the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji.

Species

14 species are accepted.

• Soulamea amara
• Soulamea cardioptera
• Soulamea cycloptera
• Soulamea dagostinii
• Soulamea fraxinifolia
• Soulamea moratii
• Soulamea muelleri
• Soulamea pancheri
• Soulamea pelletieri
• Soulamea rigaultii
• Soulamea soulameoides – Fiji
• Soulamea terminalioides – Seychelles
• Soulamea tomentosa
• Soulamea trifoliata

Notes and References

1. Evolutionary history of Simaroubaceae (Sapindales): Systematics, biogeography and diversification. Clayton. Joshua William. University of Florida. 2008. PhD.