Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi
Source:
ipni
Year:
Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Zoll. 11.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161982
Common Names
- Twin-Flowered Sonerila
- Biflora Sonerila
- Two-Flowered Sonerila
Synonyms
- Cassebeeria biflora Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Sonerila biflora (also called Two-Flowered Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila biflora 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 biflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonerila biflora is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting hormone.
Where to Find Sonerila biflora
Sonerila biflora is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Sonerila biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila biflora?
Sonerila biflora
What type of plant is Sonerila biflora?
Sonerila biflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Sonerila biflora found?
Sonerila biflora 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,