Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 695 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257659
Common Names
- Serjania oaxacana
- Oaxaca Serjania
- Oaxacan Serjania
Description
Serjania oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania oaxacana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania oaxacana can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It needs to be protected from strong winds and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Serjania oaxacana
Serjania oaxacana is native to Mexico.
Serjania oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania oaxacana?
Serjania oaxacana
What is the common name of Serjania oaxacana?
Oaxacan serjania
What type of plant is Serjania oaxacana?
Tree
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