Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 110 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493436
Common Names
- Serjania Glabrata
- Serjania
- Glabrata
Synonyms
- Paullinia brachystachya Griseb. [unknown]
- Paullinia tamuya Vell. [unknown]
- Serjania glabrata mollior Radlk. [unknown]
- Serjania fulta Griseb. [unknown]
- Serjania glabrata mollissima Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Serjania glabrata (also called Serjania glabrata, 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 glabrata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania glabrata 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 glabrata
Serjania glabrata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Serjania glabrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania glabrata?
Serjania glabrata
What is the family of Serjania glabrata?
Sapindaceae
Where is Serjania glabrata 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