Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
parameswaranii
ID:
158712

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Ravik. & V.Lakshm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 9(1): 63 (1999) (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158041



Common Names

  • Parameswarani's Sonerila
  • Parameswarani's Melastomataceae
  • Parameswarani's Melastome


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Description

Sonerila parameswaranii (also called Parameswaran's sonerila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall. It is native to India and occurs in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila parameswaranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila parameswaranii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila parameswaranii is a shrub species native to India. It is propagated by seeds and can be grown in a moist, shady environment. It requires regular watering and fertilization to thrive.

Where to Find Sonerila parameswaranii

Sonerila parameswaranii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Sonerila parameswaranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila parameswaranii?

Sonerila parameswaranii

What type of plant is Sonerila parameswaranii?

Herb

Where is Sonerila parameswaranii native to?

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

Kaliamoorthy Ravikumar (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ravik.' in the authors string.
Venkataramanan Lakshmanan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Lakshm.' in the authors string.