Serianthes germainii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
germainii
ID:
499083
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 374 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498415
Common Names
- Serianthes germainii
- Germain's Serianthes
- Germain's Silk Tree
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Serianthes germainii (also called 'Germainii Serianthes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree with dark green, pinnate leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Indonesia and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Serianthes germainii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serianthes germainii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Serianthes germainii is a shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, sunny location and should be given plenty of indirect light. The cuttings should be watered regularly to ensure that the soil is kept moist. The cuttings should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Serianthes germainii
Serianthes germainii is native to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. It is a rare species and can be found in the rainforest, growing in the understory.
Serianthes germainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serianthes germainii?
Serianthes germainii
What is the family of Serianthes germainii?
Fabaceae
Where is Serianthes germainii native to?
South America
Species in the Serianthes genus
Serianthes grandiflora, Serianthes melanesica, Serianthes nelsonii, Serianthes myriadenia, Serianthes hooglandii, Serianthes minahassae, Serianthes robinsonii, Serianthes kanehirae, Serianthes lifouensis, Serianthes margaretiae, Serianthes petitiana, Serianthes sachetae, Serianthes calycina, Serianthes ebudarum, Serianthes germainii, Serianthes vitiensis, Serianthes rurutensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518383-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Serianthes germainii Guillaumin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.