Sonerila heterophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
162714
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
ipni
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. ii. (1822) n. VII. 16.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162043
Common Names
- Heterophylla Sonerila
- Malaysian Sonerila
- Sonerila Heterophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila heterophylla (also called Heterophylla 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 heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sonerila heterophylla are white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila heterophylla 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 heterophylla
Sonerila heterophylla can be found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sonerila heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila heterophylla?
Sonerila heterophylla
What type of plant is Sonerila heterophylla?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.
Where is Sonerila heterophylla 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,
References
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575785-1: Based on the initial data import