Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 145 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278650
Common Names
- Serjania faveolata
- Faveolate Serjania
- Faveolate Climbing-serjania
- Faveolate Serjania
Description
Serjania faveolata (also called Honeycomb Serjania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania faveolata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania faveolata has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania faveolata is a perennial climber, native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Serjania faveolata
Serjania faveolata is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Serjania faveolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania faveolata?
Serjania faveolata
What is the common name of Serjania faveolata?
Honeycomb Serjania
Where is Serjania faveolata native to?
Central and South America
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