Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cystocarpa
ID:
1265962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Meth. Bot. Syst. : 32 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265300

Common Names

  • Serjania cystocarpa
  • Bladder-fruited Serjania
  • Cystocarpa Serjania

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Description

Serjania cystocarpa (also called 'Cystocarpic serjania', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and is characterized by its white-veined leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania cystocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania cystocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania cystocarpa is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Serjania cystocarpa

Serjania cystocarpa can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.

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