Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rufidula
ID:
162797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nayar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8(4): 515 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162126



Common Names

  • Rufidula Sonerila
  • Reddish Sonerila
  • Red Sonerila


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonerila rufidula are white, with a yellow center, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila rufidula 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 rufidula

Sonerila rufidula is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Sonerila rufidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila rufidula?

Sonerila rufidula

What is the common name of Sonerila rufidula?

Rufidulous Sonerila

What type of plant is Sonerila rufidula?

Herbaceous perennial

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,