Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 324 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493495
Common Names
- Serjania rhombea
- Rhomboid Serjania
- Serjania
Synonyms
- Serjania paucidentata Seem. [unknown]
- Serjania microcephala Radlk. [unknown]
- Serjania samydea Triana & Planch. [unknown]
Description
Serjania rhombea (also called Rhomboid Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. It has alternate, pinnate leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania rhombea is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serjania rhombea is white or cream in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania rhombea can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Serjania rhombea
Serjania rhombea is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests and dry deciduous forests.
Serjania rhombea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania rhombea?
Serjania rhombea
What is the common name of Serjania rhombea?
Serjania
What is the natural habitat of Serjania rhombea?
Tropical rainforests in 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