Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
dura
ID:
1135434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 134 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134772

Common Names

  • Serjania dura
  • Dura Serjania
  • Serjania Dura

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Description

Serjania dura (also called 'Dura', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania dura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania dura has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, white stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania dura is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Serjania dura

Serjania dura is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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