Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
keralensis
ID:
1556437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deepthikum. & Pandur.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taprobanica 6(2): 73. 2014 [30 Aug 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035463



Common Names

  • Sonerila keralensis
  • Keralensis Sonerila
  • Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila keralensis (also called Keralan Sonerila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10–30 cm (4–12 in). It is found in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila keralensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonerila keralensis has white flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lanceolate leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila keralensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sonerila keralensis

Sonerila keralensis is native to the Western Ghats region of India.

Sonerila keralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila keralensis?

Sonerila keralensis

What is the common name of Sonerila keralensis?

Kerala Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila keralensis?

Dry and open areas in 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,