Sonerila erectifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectifolia
ID:
1548711
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phonep., Soulad. & Tagane
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 755: 137. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029014
Common Names
- Sonerila erectifolia
- Erectifolia Sonerila
- Erectifolia's Sonerila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila erectifolia (also called Upright Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with an erect stem and opposite leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist and shady areas, such as forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila erectifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonerila erectifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila erectifolia can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.
Where to Find Sonerila erectifolia
Sonerila erectifolia is native to the Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala, where it can be found in the Western Ghats.
Sonerila erectifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila erectifolia?
Sonerila erectifolia
What are the common names of Sonerila erectifolia?
Erect Sonerila, Creeping Sonerila
Where is Sonerila erectifolia found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands
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,