Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 5(19): 169, nom. nov. 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259553
Common Names
- Herter's Serjania
- Serjania Herteri
- Herteri
Description
Serjania herteri (also called Herter's Serjania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, typically reaching heights of 1-3 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania herteri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serjania herteri is a white, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania herteri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Serjania herteri
Serjania herteri is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the Guanacaste Province.
Serjania herteri FAQ
What are the common names of Serjania herteri?
Common names of Serjania herteri include Herter's Serjania and Herter's Peanut Butter Tree.
What is the native range of Serjania herteri?
Serjania herteri is native to Central America.
What is the habitat of Serjania herteri?
Serjania herteri typically grows in wet, tropical forests.
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