Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
162783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc. ex Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. i. II. (1890) 531, nomen; et

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162112



Common Names

  • Purple Sonerila
  • Purple Mountain Bells
  • Purple Mountain Sonerila


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria purpurascens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila purpurascens (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 purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila purpurascens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a slightly rough surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila purpurascens 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 purpurascens

Sonerila purpurascens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sonerila purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila purpurascens?

Sonerila purpurascens

What is the common name of Sonerila purpurascens?

Purple Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila purpurascens?

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575864-1: Based on the initial data import