Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
162766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. i. II (1890) 532, nomen; et i

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162095



Common Names

  • Papuan Sonerila
  • Papuan-leaf Sonerila
  • Papuanleaf Sonerila


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria papuana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila papuana (also called Papuan Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila papuana 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 flowers of Sonerila papuana are white or pinkish, with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila papuana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sonerila papuana

Sonerila papuana is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It can be found in tropical rainforests.

Sonerila papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila papuana?

Sonerila papuana

What is the common name of Sonerila papuana?

Papuan Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila papuana?

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,