Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 347 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134752
Common Names
- Serjania acuminata
- Acuminata Serjania
- Serjania Acuminata
Description
Serjania acuminata (also called 'Acuminata', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Serjania acuminata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania acuminata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.
Where to Find Serjania acuminata
Serjania acuminata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Serjania genus
Serjania triquetra,
Serjania tailloniana,
Serjania subimpunctata,
Serjania subdentata,
Serjania tenuis,
Serjania trifoliolata,
Serjania yucatanensis,
Serjania bradeana,
Serjania caracasana,
Serjania cardiospermoides,
Serjania cambessedeana,
Serjania hebecarpa,
Serjania carautae,
Serjania acuta,
Serjania adusta,
Serjania acupunctata,
Serjania clematidifolia,
Serjania schiedeana,
Serjania paniculata,
Serjania atrolineata,
Serjania brachycarpa,
Serjania fuscifolia,
Serjania amplifolia,
Serjania paucidentata,
Serjania phaseoloides,
Serjania diversifolia,
Serjania hatschbachii,
Serjania eucardia,
Serjania dentata,
Serjania decemstriata,
Serjania paranensis,
Serjania grosii,
Serjania grandidens,
Serjania erecta,
Serjania grazielae,
Serjania grandis,
Serjania grandifolia,
Serjania filicifolia,
Serjania equestris,
Serjania glabrata,
Serjania espiritosantensis,
Serjania corrugata,
Serjania crassinervis,
Serjania communis,
Serjania crenata,
Serjania columbiana,
Serjania cornigera,
Serjania elegans,
Serjania goniocarpa,
Serjania glutinosa,
Species in the Sapindaceae family