Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
162818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Ridl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 1(1): 35 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162147



Common Names

  • Sonerila Tetraptera
  • Four-winged Sonerila
  • Winged Sonerila


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Description

Sonerila tetraptera (also called 'Four-winged 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 tetraptera 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 tetraptera 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 tetraptera can be propagated by seed, stem cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully separating the root clumps. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Sonerila tetraptera

Sonerila tetraptera can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sonerila tetraptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila tetraptera?

Sonerila tetraptera

What is the common name of Sonerila tetraptera?

Four-winged Sonerila

What type of plant is Sonerila tetraptera?

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,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575901-1: Based on the initial data import