Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
494073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 136 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493405

Common Names

  • Serjania diversifolia
  • Diversifolia Serjania
  • Tropical Serjania

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Synonyms

  • Paullinia lupulina Poir. [unknown]
  • Paullinia diversifolia Jacq. [unknown]
  • Serjania angusta Lippold [unknown]
  • Serjania ossana DC. [unknown]
  • Serjania lupulina Schum. [unknown]
  • Serjania diversifolia multifoliolata Radlk. [valid]
  • Serjania lupulina parvula Griseb. [deprecated]

Description

Serjania diversifolia (also called diverse-leaved serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 2 meters and its leaves are trifoliate, up to 10 cm long. Its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania diversifolia 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 diversifolia is a small, white, 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania diversifolia 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 diversifolia

Serjania diversifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Serjania diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania diversifolia?

Serjania diversifolia

What is the common name of Serjania diversifolia?

Diversifolia

What is the family of Serjania diversifolia?

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

References