Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
subdentata
ID:
493697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss. ex Poir.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 102 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493029

Common Names

  • Serjania subdentata
  • Subdentata Serjania
  • Tropical Serjania

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Synonyms

  • Serjania albopunctata C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Serjania subdentata (also called toothed serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 2 meters and its leaves are trifoliate, up to 10 cm long. Its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania subdentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, with five petals, arranged in a star shape. Seed: small, black, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: thin, light green stems, with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania subdentata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Serjania subdentata

Serjania subdentata is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Serjania subdentata FAQ

What is the common name of Serjania subdentata?

Toothed Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania subdentata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the distribution range of Serjania subdentata?

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785184-1: Based on the initial data import