Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
seriana
ID:
494175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Druce

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 424 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493507

Common Names

  • Serjania seriana
  • Seriana Serjania
  • Serjania

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Synonyms

  • Paullinia seriana L. [unknown]
  • Serjania plumeriana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Serjania apiculata Wright ? ex Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania ilicifolia Tausch ex Opiz [unknown]
  • Serjania sinuata plumieriana (Spreng.) Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania sinuata serrato-dentata Radlk. [deprecated]

Description

Serjania seriana (also called 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 seriana 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

Serjania seriana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania seriana 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 seriana

Serjania seriana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Serjania seriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania seriana?

Serjania seriana

What is the common name of Serjania seriana?

Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania seriana?

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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234984-2: Based on the initial data import