Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci & Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 157 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272652
Common Names
- Souza's Serjania
- Souza's Serjania
- Souza's Serjania Tree
Description
Serjania souzana (also called Souza's Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 m and has leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a serrated margin. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania souzana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serjania souzana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania souzana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Serjania souzana
Serjania souzana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Serjania souzana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania souzana?
Serjania souzana
What is the common name of Serjania souzana?
Souza's serjania
Where is Serjania souzana found?
Serjania souzana is found in the mountains of western China.
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