Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 14 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493511
Common Names
- Serjania lobulata
- Lobed Serjania
- Serjania
Description
Serjania lobulata (also called Lobed Serjania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in humid habitats. It is a shrub or small tree, and is characterized by its lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania lobulata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania lobulata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania lobulata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Serjania lobulata
Serjania lobulata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Serjania lobulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania lobulata?
Serjania lobulata
What is the family of Serjania lobulata?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Serjania lobulata?
Lobed Soapberry
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