Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mansiana
ID:
1135269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Flora 22(1 Beibl.): 9 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134607

Common Names

  • Serjania
  • Mansiana
  • Climbing Hempweed

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Description

Serjania mansiana (also called 'Mans' Grape', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with alternate, simple leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania mansiana is used as a food source for livestock, as a source of honey, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania mansiana has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania mansiana is a slow-growing evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a nursery bed in spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Serjania mansiana

Serjania mansiana is found in the tropical forests of 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