Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
serrana
ID:
1306689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Snak, J.L.A.Moreira & A.M.G.Azevedo

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa172: 280 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319143

Common Names

  • Ancistrotropis Serrana
  • Serrana Ancistrotropis
  • Serrana Ancistrotropis Plant

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Description

Ancistrotropis serrana (also called Ancistrotropis serrana, among many other common names) is a shrub, up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome, and is found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais and São Paulo, Brazil. It grows in the understory of the forest, in areas of high humidity and temperatures between 18 and 24 °C.

Uses & Benefits

Ancistrotropis serrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ancistrotropis serrana has small, greenish-white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons, with the first true leaves being oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancistrotropis serrana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. It is best to sow the seed in a greenhouse and then transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The seedlings should be kept in the greenhouse for their first winter and planted out in the spring.

Where to Find Ancistrotropis serrana

Ancistrotropis serrana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Ancistrotropis serrana FAQ

What type of soil does Ancistrotropis serrana prefer?

Ancistrotropis serrana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ancistrotropis serrana prefer?

Ancistrotropis serrana prefers warm climates with plenty of sunlight.

How often should Ancistrotropis serrana be watered?

Ancistrotropis serrana should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Cristiane Snak (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snak' in the authors string.
João Luiz de Arruda Moreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.A.Moreira' in the authors string.