Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 192 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493352
Common Names
- Serjania hebecarpa
- Hebecarpa Serjania
- Tropical Serjania
Synonyms
- Serjania hebecarpa oxycephala Radlk. [unknown]
- Serjania hebecarpa amblycephala Radlk. [unknown]
- Serjania hebecarpa platycephala Radlk. [unknown]
- Serjania hebecarpa oxycephala Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Serjania hebecarpa (also called 'Hebecarpa Serjania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania hebecarpa is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Serjania hebecarpa are small and yellowish-white. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania hebecarpa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is done in early spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Serjania hebecarpa
Serjania hebecarpa is found in Brazil.
Serjania hebecarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania hebecarpa?
Serjania hebecarpa
What are the common names of Serjania hebecarpa?
Hebecarpa Serjania
What is the natural habitat of Serjania hebecarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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