Serjania bahiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiana
ID:
1279192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 24: 107 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278530
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Serjania bahiana (also called Bahiana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania bahiana 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 bahiana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Serjania bahiana 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 bahiana
Serjania bahiana can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Serjania bahiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania bahiana?
Serjania bahiana
What is the common name of Serjania bahiana?
Bahia serjania
What is the family of Serjania bahiana?
Sapindaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50298533: Based on the initial data import
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.