Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
arnottiana
ID:
162643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
ipni

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 108 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161972



Common Names

  • Arnott's Sonerila
  • Sonerila arnottiana
  • Arnott's Sonerila


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria arnottiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila arnottiana (also called Arnott's 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 arnottiana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila arnottiana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila arnottiana 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 arnottiana

Sonerila arnottiana is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Sonerila arnottiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila arnottiana?

Sonerila arnottiana

What type of plant is Sonerila arnottiana?

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

Where is Sonerila arnottiana found?

Sonerila arnottiana 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,