Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
epeduncula
ID:
1555086

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Mathew

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Species (India) 20: 73, fig. 1. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034601



Common Names

  • Sonerila epeduncula
  • Epeduncula Sonerila
  • Sonerila Plant


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Description

Sonerila epeduncula (also called Stalked 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 epeduncula 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 epeduncula is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Sonerila epeduncula 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 epeduncula

Sonerila epeduncula can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sonerila epeduncula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila epeduncula?

Sonerila epeduncula

What is the common name of Sonerila epeduncula?

Epedunculate Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila epeduncula?

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,