Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
talbotii
ID:
163259

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Giri & M.P.Nayar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 61(11): 344 (1986) (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162588



Common Names

  • Sonerila talbotii
  • Talbot's Sonerila
  • Talbot's Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila talbotii (also called Talbot's Sonerila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub that is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in tropical rainforest and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila talbotii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila talbotii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila talbotii is a herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Sonerila talbotii

Sonerila talbotii is found in the moist deciduous forests of India, from the Western Ghats to Assam.

Sonerila talbotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila talbotii?

Sonerila talbotii

What are the common names of Sonerila talbotii?

Talbot's sonerila

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila talbotii?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes

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

Girija Sankar Giri (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Giri' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931081-1: Based on the initial data import