Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1409377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Ferrucci & V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42(1): 111. 2017 [1 Mar 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421842


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Description

Serjania tortuosa (also called Twisted serjania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania tortuosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania tortuosa is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings and grows best in well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can survive in a wide range of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Serjania tortuosa

Serjania tortuosa can be found in the tropical forests of 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.