Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
162675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 7: 502 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162004



Common Names

  • Sonerila Cordifolia
  • Coral Bells
  • Mountain Bells


Searching for Sonerila cordifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria cordifolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved 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 15 cm in height. Its leaves are cordate in shape, and its flowers are white and have a yellow center. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila cordifolia 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 cordifolia are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

Searching for Sonerila cordifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila cordifolia 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 cordifolia

Sonerila cordifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Sonerila cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila cordifolia?

Sonerila cordifolia

What type of plant is Sonerila cordifolia?

Sonerila cordifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Sonerila cordifolia found?

Sonerila cordifolia 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,