Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
162810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 74: t. 4394 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162139



Common Names

  • Stricta Sonerila
  • Stricta Indian Cucumber
  • Stricta Wild Cucumber


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria stricta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sonerila rottleri Wall. [unknown]
  • Sonerila tenera R.Br. ex Wall. [invalid]

Description

Sonerila stricta (also called 'Upright 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 stricta has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonerila stricta are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila stricta 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 stricta

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

Sonerila stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila stricta?

Sonerila stricta

What is the common name of Sonerila stricta?

Strict Sonerila

What type of plant is Sonerila stricta?

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,