Banara serrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
921992
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 32 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921327
Common Names
- Banara serrata
- Serrate Banara
- Serrate Banara Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Banara serrata (also called Serrate banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the banana family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a small tree, growing up to 3 m tall, with large leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Banara serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Banara serrata has small, yellow flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with yellow spots.
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Banara serrata is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Where to Find Banara serrata
Banara serrata is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Species in the Banara genus
Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa, Banara trinitatis, Banara ulmifolia, Banara umbraticola, Banara vanderbiltii, Banara wilsonii,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4668454: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.