Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
162823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or. : 33 (1868-1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162152



Common Names

  • Sonerila Travancorica
  • Travancore Sonerila
  • Travancore Sonerilla


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria travancorica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila travancorica (also called Travancore Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila travancorica 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 travancorica are white, with five 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 travancorica 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 travancorica

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

Sonerila travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila travancorica?

Sonerila travancorica

What is the common name of Sonerila travancorica?

Travancore Sonerila

What type of plant is Sonerila travancorica?

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,