Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
janakiana
ID:
1578980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratheesh, Sunil & Sivad.

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 35: 417 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041830



Common Names

  • Sonerila janakiana
  • Janakiana Sonerila
  • Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila janakiana (also called Janaki's Sonerila, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila janakiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila janakiana is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila janakiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Sonerila janakiana

Sonerila janakiana is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

Sonerila janakiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila janakiana?

Sonerila janakiana

What is the common name of Sonerila janakiana?

Janakiana Sonerila

Where can Sonerila janakiana be found?

Sonerila janakiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,