Serianthes petitiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petitiana
ID:
499074
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 376 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498406
Common Names
- Serianthes petitiana
- Petit's Serianthes
- Petit's Silk Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Serianthes petitiana (also called Petit's Serianthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has pinnate leaves, yellow flowers, and long, curved seed pods. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides, disturbed areas, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Serianthes petitiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serianthes petitiana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Serianthes petitiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seeds or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Serianthes petitiana
Serianthes petitiana is native to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. It is a rare species and can be found in the rainforest, growing in the understory.
Serianthes petitiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serianthes petitiana?
Serianthes petitiana
What is the family of Serianthes petitiana?
Fabaceae
Where is Serianthes petitiana native to?
South America
Species in the Serianthes genus
Serianthes grandiflora, Serianthes melanesica, Serianthes nelsonii, Serianthes myriadenia, Serianthes hooglandii, Serianthes minahassae, Serianthes robinsonii, Serianthes kanehirae, Serianthes lifouensis, Serianthes margaretiae, Serianthes petitiana, Serianthes sachetae, Serianthes calycina, Serianthes ebudarum, Serianthes germainii, Serianthes vitiensis, Serianthes rurutensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518394-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Serianthes petitiana Guillaumin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.