Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
921992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 32 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921327

Common Names

  • Banara serrata
  • Serrate Banara
  • Serrate Banara Tree

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Description

Banara serrata (also called Serrate banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the banana family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a small tree, growing up to 3 m tall, with large leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Banara serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Banara serrata has small, yellow flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with yellow spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Banara serrata is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Where to Find Banara serrata

Banara serrata is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4668454: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.