Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
162836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 307 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162165



Common Names

  • Sonerila Wightiana
  • Wight's Sonerila
  • Wight's Sonerilla


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Synonyms

  • Cassebeeria wightiana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sonerila wightiana (also called Wight's Sonerila, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and grows in evergreen forests, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sonerila wightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonerila wightiana are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonerila wightiana 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 wightiana

Sonerila wightiana is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sonerila wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonerila wightiana?

Sonerila wightiana

What is the common name of Sonerila wightiana?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Sonerila wightiana?

Tropical forests

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,

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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,