Sonerila celebica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
162669
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Blumea v. 582 (1945).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161998
Common Names
- Sonerila Celebica
- Coral Bells
- Mountain Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila celebica (also called White-flowered Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white and have a yellow center. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila celebica has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sonerila celebica are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila celebica can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light. Once the plants are established, they can be transplanted into the garden or a larger pot.
Where to Find Sonerila celebica
Sonerila celebica is native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula.
Sonerila celebica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila celebica?
Sonerila celebica
What type of plant is Sonerila celebica?
Sonerila celebica is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Sonerila celebica found?
Sonerila celebica 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
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575734-1: Based on the initial data import