Sonerila kanniyakumariana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanniyakumariana
ID:
163269
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gopalan & A.N.Henry
Source:
ipni
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 86(1): 82 (1989) (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162598
Common Names
- Kanniyakumarian Sonerila
- Kanniyakumari Sonerila
- Kanniyakumari's Sonerila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila kanniyakumariana (also called Kanniyakumarian Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with white flowers and an erect habit. It is native to India and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila kanniyakumariana is an attractive ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and lush foliage. It can be used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sonerila kanniyakumariana are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila kanniyakumariana is a herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Sonerila kanniyakumariana
Sonerila kanniyakumariana is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Sonerila kanniyakumariana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila kanniyakumariana?
Sonerila kanniyakumariana
What type of plant is Sonerila kanniyakumariana?
Herb
Where does Sonerila kanniyakumariana grow?
Southern India
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
Rangasamy Gopalan (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gopalan' in the authors string.
Ambrose Nathaniel Henry (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Henry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938149-1: Based on the initial data import