Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
747782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferrucci & Somner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 193 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747115



Common Names

  • Serjania glandulosa
  • Glandular Wingnut
  • Glandular Sapindus


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Description

Serjania glandulosa (also called Glandular Serjania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania glandulosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania glandulosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania glandulosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Serjania glandulosa

Serjania glandulosa is native to South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.

Serjania glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania glandulosa?

Serjania glandulosa

What is the family of Serjania glandulosa?

Sapindaceae

Where is Serjania glandulosa found?

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

María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.
Genise Vieira Somner (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Somner' in the authors string.