Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
longipetiolata
ID:
163061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Josephine, Manickam, Murugan, Sundaresan & Jothi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 100(1): 81 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162390



Common Names

  • Sonerila Longipetiolata
  • Long-stalked Sonerila
  • Long-petioled Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila longipetiolata (also called Long-petioled Sonerila, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. It has simple, opposite leaves that are elliptic in shape and are 5-10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila longipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila longipetiolata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila longipetiolata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sonerila longipetiolata

Sonerila longipetiolata is native to the Western Ghats of India.

Sonerila longipetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila longipetiolata?

Sonerila longipetiolata

What is the common name of Sonerila longipetiolata?

Long-petioled sonerila

What are the natural habitats of Sonerila longipetiolata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Visuvasam Sosai Manickam (1944-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manickam' in the authors string.
Chidambaram Murugan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murugan' in the authors string.
V. Sundaresan (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sundaresan' in the authors string.
G.J. Jothi (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jothi' in the authors string.
M.M. Josephine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Josephine' in the authors string.