Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
162807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zenker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 6: 151 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162136



Common Names

  • Speciosa Sonerila
  • Speciosa Indian Cucumber
  • Speciosa Wild Cucumber


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Synonyms

  • Sonerila elegans Hook. [valid]
  • Sonerila orbiculata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Sonerila solanoides Naudin [unknown]

Description

Sonerila speciosa (also called 'Showy Sonerila', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb with a woody base. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila speciosa 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 speciosa 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 speciosa 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 speciosa

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

Sonerila speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila speciosa?

Sonerila speciosa

What is the common name of Sonerila speciosa?

Showy Sonerila

What type of plant is Sonerila speciosa?

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,