Status:
valid
Authors:
Murug., V.Ravich. & Murugan
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 404(1): 59. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034600
Common Names
- Sonerila coimbatorensis
- Coimbatorensis Sonerila
- Sonerila Plant
Description
Sonerila coimbatorensis (also called Coimbatore Sonerila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with hairy stems and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila coimbatorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonerila coimbatorensis is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Sonerila coimbatorensis can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Sonerila coimbatorensis
Sonerila coimbatorensis is a species of herb found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Sonerila coimbatorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila coimbatorensis?
Sonerila coimbatorensis
What is the common name of Sonerila coimbatorensis?
Coimbatore Sonerila
What is the natural habitat of Sonerila coimbatorensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and 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,