Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
caracasana
ID:
494013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 465 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493345

Common Names

  • Serjania caracasana
  • Caracasana Serjania
  • Tropical Serjania

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Synonyms

  • Paullinia caracasana Jacq. [unknown]
  • Paullinia glabra Bertol. [unknown]
  • Serjania reticulata platyptera Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania bracteosa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Serjania bignonioides Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Serjania platyptera (Radlk.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Serjania dombeyana A.Juss. ex Cambess. [unknown]
  • Serjania nitidula Benth. [unknown]
  • Serjania ierensis Britton [unknown]
  • Serjania mariquitensis Planch. & Linden ex Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Serjania caracasana puberula Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania grandiflora Cambess. [unknown]
  • Serjania caracasana radlkoferi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Serjania caracasana flavoviridis Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania caracasana nitidula Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Serjania caracasana (also called 'Caracas Serjania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania caracasana is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Serjania caracasana are small and yellowish-white. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania caracasana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Serjania caracasana

Serjania caracasana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Serjania caracasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania caracasana?

Serjania caracasana

What are the common names of Serjania caracasana?

Caracas Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania caracasana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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