Serjania erecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
494094
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 160 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493426
Common Names
- Serjania Erecta
- Serjania
- Erecta
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Serjania erecta (also called Serjania erecta, 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 erecta 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.
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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Serjania erecta 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 erecta
Serjania erecta can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Serjania erecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania erecta?
Serjania erecta
What is the family of Serjania erecta?
Sapindaceae
Where is Serjania erecta 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2582677: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.