Serjania heterocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
1263965
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 694 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263303
Common Names
- Heterocarpa Serjania
- Heterocarpa Serjania
- Heterocarpa Serjania
Searching for Serjania heterocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Serjania heterocarpa (also called Heterocarpous Serjania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania heterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania heterocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Serjania heterocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Serjania heterocarpa is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Serjania heterocarpa
Serjania heterocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Serjania heterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania heterocarpa?
Serjania heterocarpa
What is the common name of Serjania heterocarpa?
Heterocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Serjania heterocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical moist 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50207541: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.