Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
162746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Ridl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 1(1): 37 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162075



Common Names

  • Miniature Sonerila
  • Tiny Sonerila
  • Small Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila minima (also called Dwarf Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, wounds, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila minima is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila minima is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Where to Find Sonerila minima

Sonerila minima is found in the Western Ghats of India.

Sonerila minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila minima?

Sonerila minima

What is the common name of Sonerila minima?

Miniature Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila minima?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575823-1: Based on the initial data import