A newly described species in 2024, it occurs in Lam Dong province in South Vietnam.

From the abstract, (found here)

“The morphological characteristics of this new species distinguish it from any previously documented species in the Indochina region because it lacks a tuber and likely adapts to periodic drought seasons by utilizing its fleshy stems. Sonerila dongii bears a resemblance to S. peninsularis with its variegated, ovate foliage, and stem and inflorescence covered with minutely brown glandular trichomes. However, the new species differs from S. peninsularis in lacking an underground tuber (vs. tuber present), stem terete (vs. quadrangular) and branched (vs. usually unbranched), petals glabrous (vs. abaxial surface with long stipitate glandular trichomes) and longer anthers 4.5–5 mm long (vs. 1.5–2.5 mm). The conservation status of Sonerila dongii is assessed as data deficient (DD), according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria.”

Foliage is a subdued lime green and mauve, oriented in a beautiful smattering of spots and speckling along the midrib.  It is a species that jumps out at you even when kept in proximity to other colorful tropicals.  This one is less bushy than other upright Sonerilas and a bit slower, but it is not difficult to keep in terrarium conditions.

The last photo is representative of the plants available. They are well rooted and shipped meticulously in their pots.