Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
162780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. i. 782 (1922).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162109



Common Names

  • Prostrate Sonerila
  • Creeping Sonerila
  • Creeping Mountain Bells


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Description

Sonerila prostrata (also called Indian Pigeonberry, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sonerila prostrata var. prostrata
Sonerila prostrata var. johorensis (M.R.Hend.) M.P.Nayar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonerila prostrata 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 prostrata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will flower best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming.

Where to Find Sonerila prostrata

Sonerila prostrata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Sonerila prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila prostrata?

Sonerila prostrata

What is the common name of Sonerila prostrata?

Prostrate Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila prostrata?

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,