Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
veldkampiana
ID:
1317216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratheesh, Mini & Sivad.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 110(1): 56 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329670



Common Names

  • Sonerila veldkampiana
  • Veldkamp's Sonerila
  • Veldkamp's Sonerila Plant


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Description

Sonerila veldkampiana (also called Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila veldkampiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonerila veldkampiana has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila veldkampiana is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sonerila veldkampiana

Sonerila veldkampiana can be found in India.

Sonerila veldkampiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila veldkampiana?

Sonerila veldkampiana

What is the common name of Sonerila veldkampiana?

Veldkamp's Sonerila

What type of plant is Sonerila veldkampiana?

Herbaceous plant

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

Mayandy Sivadasan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivad.' in the authors string.
M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.
V. Mini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mini' in the authors string.