Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
harmandii
ID:
162708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 329 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162037



Common Names

  • Harmand's Sonerila
  • Malaysian Sonerila
  • Sonerila Harmandii


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Description

Sonerila harmandii (also called Harmand's Sonerila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and can be found in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila harmandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila harmandii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are light green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila harmandii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny spot. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Sonerila harmandii

Sonerila harmandii can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Sonerila harmandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila harmandii?

Sonerila harmandii

What type of plant is Sonerila harmandii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Sonerila harmandii found?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

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