Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci & Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 161 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493418
Common Names
- Serjania Paranensis
- Serjania
- Paranensis
Description
Serjania paranensis (also called Serjania paranensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and it typically grows in moist forests. It is a woody vine with ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania paranensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serjania paranensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania paranensis is a fast-growing, perennial, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Serjania paranensis
Serjania paranensis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Serjania paranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania paranensis?
Serjania paranensis
What is the common name of Serjania paranensis?
Paranensis
What is the family of Serjania paranensis?
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