Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1135620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 466 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134958

Common Names

  • Serjania angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Serjania
  • Narrow-leaved Tree

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Description

Serjania angustifolia (also called Narrowleaf Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has alternate, trifoliate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose, yellow-brown drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania angustifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Serjania angustifolia

Serjania angustifolia is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

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