Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
grandiceps
ID:
1135891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 336 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135229



Common Names

  • Serjania grandiceps
  • Grandiceps Serjania
  • Large-headed Serjania


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Description

Serjania grandiceps (also called Grandiceps Serjania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania grandiceps is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Serjania grandiceps are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania grandiceps is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Serjania grandiceps

Serjania grandiceps is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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