Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
162635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & King ex King

Source:
ipni

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69(1): 28 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161964



Common Names

  • White-flowered Sonerila
  • Sonerila albiflora
  • White Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila albiflora (also called White-flowered Sonerila, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonerila albiflora has small, white flowers that are arranged in a fan shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green fronds.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila albiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Sonerila albiflora

Sonerila albiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in East Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Sonerila albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila albiflora?

Sonerila albiflora

What type of plant is Sonerila albiflora?

Sonerila albiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Sonerila albiflora found?

Sonerila albiflora is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Sonerila genus

Sonerila parameswaranii, Sonerila vatphouensis, Sonerila inaequalis, Sonerila albiflora, Sonerila amoena, Sonerila arguta, Sonerila arnottiana, Sonerila barbata, Sonerila barnesii, Sonerila beccariana, Sonerila belluta, Sonerila bensonii, Sonerila bicolor, Sonerila biflora, Sonerila borneensis, Sonerila bracteata, Sonerila brandisiana, Sonerila buruensis, Sonerila calaminthifolia, Sonerila calophylla, Sonerila calycula, Sonerila celebica, Sonerila clarkei, Sonerila cordifolia, Sonerila corneri, Sonerila costulata, Sonerila crassiuscula, Sonerila daalenii, Sonerila decipiens, Sonerila devicolamensis, Sonerila elatostemoides, Sonerila elegans, Sonerila elliptica, Sonerila exacoides, Sonerila firma, Sonerila froidevilleana, Sonerila gardneri, Sonerila gimlettei, Sonerila glaberrima, Sonerila glabriflora, Sonerila grandiflora, Sonerila grandis, Sonerila griffithii, Sonerila guneratnei, Sonerila harmandii, Sonerila harveyi, Sonerila helferi, Sonerila heterophylla, Sonerila hirsuta, Sonerila hirsutula,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575696-1: Based on the initial data import