Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
162748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 182 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162077



Common Names

  • Moluccan Sonerila
  • Moluccan Waxflower
  • Moluccan Wax Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria moluccana (Roxb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sonerila begoniifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Sonerila brachyantha Stapf & King [unknown]
  • Sonerila caesia Stapf & King [unknown]
  • Sonerila capitata Stapf & King [unknown]
  • Sonerila macrophylla Stapf & King [unknown]
  • Sonerila matangensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Sonerila paradoxa Naudin [unknown]
  • Sonerila setosa Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Sonerila moluccana (also called Moluccan 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 moluccana 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 moluccana is a small, yellow, 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila moluccana 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 moluccana

Sonerila moluccana is native to the Moluccas (Indonesia) and can be found in lowland forests and on hillsides.

Sonerila moluccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila moluccana?

Sonerila moluccana

What is the common name of Sonerila moluccana?

Moluccan Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila moluccana?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ifn-80257: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.