Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
1578951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robi, Dantas & Sujanapal

Source:

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Webbia 72: 93 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041801



Common Names

  • Sonerila
  • Malabarica
  • Sonerila Malabarica


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Description

Sonerila malabarica (also called Malabar Sonerila, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers with yellow and purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila malabarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used for making garlands and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila malabarica is pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila malabarica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Sonerila malabarica

Sonerila malabarica is native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests at elevations of 200–1,500 m.

Sonerila malabarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila malabarica?

Sonerila malabarica

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila malabarica?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Sonerila malabarica?

2-3 meters

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,