Serjania divaricocca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricocca
ID:
1265326
Status:
valid
Authors:
Somner
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54(3): 481, f. 2 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264664
Common Names
- Serjania divaricocca
- Divaricocca Serjania
- Divaricocca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Serjania divaricocca (also called Divaricate Serjania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania divaricocca is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Serjania divaricocca are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Serjania divaricocca is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings.
Where to Find Serjania divaricocca
Serjania divaricocca is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Serjania divaricocca FAQ
What are the common names of Serjania divaricocca?
Serjania divaricocca is commonly known as the divaricate serjania.
Where does Serjania divaricocca grow?
Serjania divaricocca is native to tropical America.
What is the growth habit of Serjania divaricocca?
Serjania divaricocca is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide.
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-50214058: Based on the initial data import
Genise Vieira Somner (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Somner' in the authors string.