Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 144 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493412
Common Names
- Serjania dentata
- Toothed Serjania
- Serjania
Synonyms
- Urvillea tridentata Miq. [unknown]
- Paullinia dentata Vell. [unknown]
Description
Serjania dentata (also called Serjania dentata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and it typically grows in moist forests. It is a woody vine with ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania dentata 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 flower of Serjania dentata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania dentata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Serjania dentata
Serjania dentata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Serjania dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania dentata?
Serjania dentata
What is the common name of Serjania dentata?
Dentata
What is the family of Serjania dentata?
Sapindaceae
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