Sonerila crassicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
163173
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3(6): 643 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162502
Common Names
- Thick-Stemmed Sonerila
- Crassicaulis Sonerila
- Thick-Stemmed Poikilogyne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila crassicaulis (also called 'Crassicaulis Sonerila' and 'Thick-stemmed Sonerila', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a greyish bark and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila crassicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonerila crassicaulis is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila crassicaulis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Sonerila crassicaulis
Sonerila crassicaulis is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It grows in moist deciduous forests, often near streams and rivers.
Sonerila crassicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila crassicaulis?
Sonerila crassicaulis
What is the common name of Sonerila crassicaulis?
Crassicaulis Sonerila
What is the habitat of Sonerila crassicaulis?
It is found in the moist deciduous forests of 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
Roger Lundin (1955-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903124-1: Based on the initial data import