Sonerila balasubramaniamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balasubramaniamii
ID:
1557914
Status:
valid
Authors:
Murug., Arun, Nikhil Raj, P.A.Azeez & M.K.Sebastian
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Sci. Trans. Environm. Technovation 8(3): 122, fig. 1. 2015 [post ? Mar 2015]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036052
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila balasubramaniamii (also called Balasubramaniam's Sonerila, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Melastomataceae family. It has a prostrate habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila balasubramaniamii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonerila balasubramaniamii has small, white flowers that are clustered in axillary spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila balasubramaniamii is a small, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Sonerila balasubramaniamii
Sonerila balasubramaniamii is native to India and can be found in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Sonerila balasubramaniamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila balasubramaniamii?
Sonerila balasubramaniamii
What is the common name of Sonerila balasubramaniamii?
Balasubramaniam's Sonerila
What is the natural habitat of Sonerila balasubramaniamii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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,