Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
raghaviana
ID:
1330636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratheesh, Sunil, Nandakumar & Shaju

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Advanced Res. 2(10): 773 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343090



Common Names

  • Sonerila raghaviana
  • Raghaviana Sonerila
  • Sonerila Orchid


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Description

Sonerila raghaviana (also called 'Raghavian Sonerila', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila raghaviana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila raghaviana is a yellow or orange-coloured labellum with a white or cream-coloured centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila raghaviana is a hardy evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sonerila raghaviana

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

Sonerila raghaviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila raghaviana?

Sonerila raghaviana

What is the common name of Sonerila raghaviana?

Raghavian Sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila raghaviana?

Tropical moist forests

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

T. Shaju: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shaju' in the authors string.
Chandrasseril Narayanan Sunil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunil' in the authors string.
M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.
M.K. Nandakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nandakumar' in the authors string.