Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cardiospermoides
ID:
494017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 418 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493349



Common Names

  • Serjania cardiospermoides
  • Cardiospermoides Serjania
  • Tropical Serjania


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Synonyms

  • Serjania cardiospermoides leptothyrsa Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania cardiospermoides cardiospermoides [unknown]

Description

Serjania cardiospermoides (also called 'Cardiospermoides Serjania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania cardiospermoides has a variety of medicinal uses, including as an antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Serjania cardiospermoides var. subjubata (Radlk.) Acev.-Rodr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Serjania cardiospermoides are small and yellowish-white. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania cardiospermoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Serjania cardiospermoides

Serjania cardiospermoides is found in Brazil.

Serjania cardiospermoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania cardiospermoides?

Serjania cardiospermoides

What are the common names of Serjania cardiospermoides?

Cardiospermoides Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania cardiospermoides?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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 kew-2582491: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.