Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
nairii
ID:
1332662

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Soumya & Maya

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 62: 16 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345116



Common Names

  • Nairii Sonerila
  • Sonerila Nairii
  • Nairii


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Description

Sonerila nairii (also called Nair's Sonerila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has leathery, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila nairii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonerila nairii are yellow, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila nairii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Sonerila nairii

Sonerila nairii is native to Mexico.

Sonerila nairii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila nairii?

Sonerila nairii

What is the common name of Sonerila nairii?

Nair's Sonerila

What is the native range of Sonerila nairii?

India

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

Chandrashekaran Nair Maya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maya' in the authors string.
Murugan Soumya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Soumya' in the authors string.