Serjania brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
1135656
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 76 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134994
Common Names
- Serjania brevipes
- Short-stalked Serjania
- Brevipes Serjania
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Serjania brevipes (also called Short-stalked Serjania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania brevipes is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Serjania brevipes are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Serjania brevipes is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Serjania brevipes
Serjania brevipes is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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-28600875: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.