Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 146 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278529
Description
Serjania aculeata (also called 'Climbing Nightshade', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to Central and South America. It has a climbing habit and can reach up to 10 meters in length. It prefers humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania aculeata has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania aculeata is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Serjania aculeata
Serjania aculeata can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Serjania aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania aculeata?
Serjania aculeata
What is the common name of Serjania aculeata?
Prickly Serjania
What is the habitat of Serjania aculeata?
It is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings
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