Status:
valid
Authors:
Somner
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 64 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493472
Common Names
- Serjania Itatiaiensis
- Serjania
- Itatiaiensis
Description
Serjania itatiaiensis (also called Itatiaia 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 itatiaiensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania itatiaiensis has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania itatiaiensis 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 itatiaiensis
Serjania itatiaiensis is found in Brazil.
Serjania itatiaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania itatiaiensis?
Serjania itatiaiensis
What is the common name of Serjania itatiaiensis?
Itatiaia Serjania
What is the family of Serjania itatiaiensis?
Sapindaceae
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