Serjania rhytidococca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidococca
ID:
1287369
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(4): 500. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286707
Common Names
- Rhytidococca Serjania
- Serjania Rhytidococca
- Rhytidococca Serjania Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Serjania rhytidococca (also called Mexican Bird of Paradise, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania rhytidococca is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania rhytidococca has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and small, wrinkled leaves.
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Serjania rhytidococca is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Serjania rhytidococca
Serjania rhytidococca is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
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-50337710: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.