Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dop) Steenis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 136 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782341
Common Names
- Fernandoa Serrata
- Serratas Fernandoa
- Fernandoas Serrata
Description
Fernandoa serrata (also called Serrated Fernanda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Amazon region of South America. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 6–15 m. Its leaves are pinnate, with 7–13 leaflets, and its flowers are white or yellowish in color.
Uses & Benefits
Fernandoa serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fernandoa serrata is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fernandoa serrata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Fernandoa serrata
Fernandoa serrata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Fernandoa serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fernandoa serrata?
Fernandoa serrata
What is the common name of Fernandoa serrata?
Serrated fern
What is the natural habitat of Fernandoa serrata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Fernandoa genus
Fernandoa abbreviata,
Fernandoa adenophylla,
Fernandoa adolfi-friderici,
Fernandoa bracteata,
Fernandoa brilletii,
Fernandoa coccinea,
Fernandoa collignonii,
Fernandoa ferdinandi,
Fernandoa guangxiensis,
Fernandoa lutea,
Fernandoa macrantha,
Fernandoa macroloba,
Fernandoa madagascariensis,
Fernandoa magnifica,
Fernandoa serrata,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109635-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].