Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
laeviuscula
ID:
162735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi ex Miq.

Source:
ipni

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. i. I. 564.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162064



Common Names

  • Smooth Sonerila
  • Malaysian Sonerila
  • Sonerila Laeviuscula


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria laeviuscula Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila laeviuscula (also called Smooth Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila laeviuscula 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 laeviuscula is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila laeviuscula is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting hormone.

Where to Find Sonerila laeviuscula

Sonerila laeviuscula is found in the Western Ghats of India.

Sonerila laeviuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila laeviuscula?

Sonerila laeviuscula

What type of plant is Sonerila laeviuscula?

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

Where is Sonerila laeviuscula 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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575807-1: Based on the initial data import