Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf & King
Source:
ipni
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69(1): 28 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162076
Common Names
- Soft Sonerila
- Downy Sonerila
- Fuzzy Sonerila
Description
Sonerila mollis (also called Soft 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 mollis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as an accent plant in containers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sonerila mollis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sonerila mollis 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 mollis
Sonerila mollis is found in the Western Ghats of India.
Sonerila mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila mollis?
Sonerila mollis
What is the common name of Sonerila mollis?
Soft Sonerila
What is the natural habitat of Sonerila mollis?
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,