Serjania pteleifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteleifolia
ID:
1135881
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 116: 104 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135219
Common Names
- Serjania pteleifolia
- Pteleifolia Serjania
- Ptelea-leaved Serjania
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Serjania pteleifolia (also called Pteleifolia Serjania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania pteleifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Serjania pteleifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Serjania pteleifolia is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Serjania pteleifolia
Serjania pteleifolia is native to the rainforests 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601523: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.