Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cardamomensis
ID:
1543623

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.Cho

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 156: 140. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024773



Common Names

  • Sonerila cardamomensis
  • Cardamomensis Sonerila
  • Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila cardamomensis (also called Cardamom Indian Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has a woody stem with oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila cardamomensis has been used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila cardamomensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila cardamomensis is a tropical perennial herb that can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is sensitive to cold temperatures and will not tolerate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sonerila cardamomensis

Sonerila cardamomensis can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Sonerila cardamomensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila cardamomensis?

Sonerila cardamomensis

What is the common name of Sonerila cardamomensis?

Cardamomensis' Sonerila

Where is Sonerila cardamomensis native to?

India

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,