Sonerila silvatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvatica
ID:
1276093
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundin
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3(6): 640 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275431
Common Names
- Sonerila silvatica
- Silvatica Sonerila
- Sonerila Silvatica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sonerila silvatica (also called forest sonerila, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal cluster of flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodland edges and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sonerila silvatica has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sonerila silvatica are small and white in color. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sonerila silvatica is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Air layering can be done by cutting a branch and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss until roots form.
Where to Find Sonerila silvatica
Sonerila silvatica is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Sonerila silvatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sonerila silvatica?
Sonerila silvatica
What is the natural habitat of Sonerila silvatica?
It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
What are the common names of Sonerila silvatica?
It is commonly known as the silvatic sonerila.
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
Roger Lundin (1955-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903125-1: Based on the initial data import