About Kerala Sonerila
Kerala Sonerila (Sonerila rheedei) is a herb belonging to the Melastomataceae family (Melastome family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Sonerila rheedei
- Genus
- Sonerila
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, China, Malay peninsula
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Kerala Sonerila belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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