Serjania adenophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenophylla
ID:
1269937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 9: 21 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269275
Common Names
- Serjania Adenophylla
- Adenophylla Serjania
- Serjania
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Serjania adenophylla (also called Adenophylla Serjania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is found in humid, tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania adenophylla is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serjania adenophylla is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Serjania adenophylla can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Serjania adenophylla should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Serjania adenophylla
Serjania adenophylla is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Serjania adenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania adenophylla?
Serjania adenophylla
What is the common name of Serjania adenophylla?
Adenophyllous Serjania
What is the natural habitat of Serjania adenophylla?
It is native to 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50239686: Based on the initial data import
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.