Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
oxyphylla
ID:
1135468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 112 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134806

Common Names

  • Serjania oxyphylla
  • Sharp-leaved Serjania
  • Pointed-leaved Serjania

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Description

Serjania oxyphylla (also called 'Sharp-leaved Serjania', among many other common names) is a woody climber with yellow flowers and fruits. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania oxyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, 5-petaled flowers. Seed: small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania oxyphylla is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Serjania oxyphylla

Serjania oxyphylla is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical 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