Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 128 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493455
Common Names
- Serjania Cuneolata
- Serjania
- Cuneolata
Description
Serjania cuneolata (also called wedge-leaved serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 2 meters and its leaves are trifoliate, up to 10 cm long. Its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania cuneolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania cuneolata has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania cuneolata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Serjania cuneolata
Serjania cuneolata is found in Brazil.
Serjania cuneolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania cuneolata?
Serjania cuneolata
What is the family of Serjania cuneolata?
Sapindaceae
Where is Serjania cuneolata 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