Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
163406

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.McDonald

Source:
ipni

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 6: 125 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162735



Common Names

  • Sonerila verticillata
  • Verticillata Sonerila
  • Verticillata


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Description

Sonerila verticillata (also called 'Whorled sonerila', among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Himalayas in India. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila verticillata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonerila verticillata is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila verticillata is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by spores, division, or by rhizome cuttings. It can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground in a shady area.

Where to Find Sonerila verticillata

Sonerila verticillata is endemic to the Eastern Himalayas in India and can be found in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and West Bengal.

Sonerila verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila verticillata?

Sonerila verticillata

What type of plant is Sonerila verticillata?

Herb

Where is Sonerila verticillata found?

India

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,

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