Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
finetii
ID:
1263880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 327 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263218



Common Names

  • Sonerila finetii
  • Finetii Sonerila
  • Finet's Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila finetii (also called Finet's Sonerila, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila finetii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonerila finetii are small and white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila finetii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Sonerila finetii

Sonerila finetii is native to South America.

Sonerila finetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila finetii?

Sonerila finetii

What type of plant is Sonerila finetii?

It is a shrub

Where is Sonerila finetii found?

It is found in East 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,