Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
communis
ID:
494110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 362 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493442



Common Names

  • Serjania Communis
  • Serjania
  • Communis


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Synonyms

  • Serjania communis pilosula Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania hirsuta Cambess. [unknown]
  • Serjania stenopterygia Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania communis communis [unknown]
  • Serjania communis mollis Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Serjania communis (also called Serjania communis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and it typically grows in moist forests. It is a woody vine with ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania communis is a small shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Serjania communis var. glabra Radlk.
Serjania communis var. alsmithii (J.F.Macbr.) Acev.-Rodr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, with five petals, arranged in a star shape. Seed: small, black, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: thin, light green stems, with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania communis is a fast-growing, perennial, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Serjania communis

Serjania communis is found in Brazil.

Serjania communis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania communis?

Serjania communis

What is the family of Serjania communis?

Sapindaceae

Where is Serjania communis native to?

Brazil

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