Sonerila obliqua Korth.
| Etymology | Genus | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Oblique, referring to the asymmetrical leaves | |
| Family | Melastomataceae | |
| Synonyms | Sonerila heterostema Naudin | |
| Common Names | Six Stamen Sonerilla, Oblique Sonerila | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra | |
Diagnostics:
Sonerila obliqua is generally found on rocks or dead logs near freshwater streams in our nature reserves. The young leaves have attractive white spots on the upper surface, which appear to fade later. The margins are mildly and minutely serrated, and the underside typically has red-purple venations.
It can be differentiated from other congeners here with its flowers having six stamens (Meyer et., 2001).
Growing on a dead log across a stream in Bukit Timah.
Young leaves with white dots.
Leaf underside.
Petiole and stem.
Flower.
References
Meyer, K., Cellinese, N., Clausing, G., & Renner, S. S. (2001). Melastomataceae. In e-Flora of Thailand Vol. 7(3), pp. 412–497.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-06
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