Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
ichthyctona
ID:
494133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 230 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493465

Common Names

  • Serjania Ichthyctona
  • Serjania
  • Ichthyctona

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Description

Serjania ichthyctona (also called Fish Serjania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania ichthyctona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania ichthyctona has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania ichthyctona 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 ichthyctona

Serjania ichthyctona is found in Brazil.

Serjania ichthyctona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania ichthyctona?

Serjania ichthyctona

What is the common name of Serjania ichthyctona?

Ichthyctona Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania ichthyctona?

Tropical dry 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