Sonerila devicolamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
devicolamensis
ID:
162684
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 71(3): 632 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162013
Common Names
- Devicolamensis Sonerila
- Sonerila devicolamensis
- Sonerila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila devicolamensis (also called Devicolam 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 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 devicolamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonerila devicolamensis is white and tubular with a yellow or orange throat. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila devicolamensis 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 devicolamensis
Sonerila devicolamensis is native to the Western Ghats of India. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands at elevations of 500-1500 m.
Sonerila devicolamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila devicolamensis?
Sonerila devicolamensis
What type of plant is Sonerila devicolamensis?
Sonerila devicolamensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Sonerila devicolamensis found?
Sonerila devicolamensis 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
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575749-1: Based on the initial data import