Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
494148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 2: 465 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493480



Common Names

  • Serjania mexicana
  • Mexican Serjania
  • Serjania


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Synonyms

  • Paullinia mexicana L. [unknown]
  • Paullinia spectabilis Poir. [unknown]
  • Serjania brachyphylla Radlk. [unknown]
  • Serjania floribunda Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Serjania nesites I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cururu mexicana House [unknown]
  • Serjania heterophylla DC. [unknown]
  • Paullinia caribae Jacq. [unknown]
  • Serjania divaricata Schum. [unknown]
  • Serjania samydea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Serjania spectabilis Schum. [unknown]
  • Paullinia divaricata Sw. [unknown]

Description

Serjania mexicana (also called Mexican Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. It has alternate, pinnate leaves and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania mexicana 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 mexicana has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania mexicana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Serjania mexicana

Serjania mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Serjania mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania mexicana?

Serjania mexicana

What is the common name of Serjania mexicana?

Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania mexicana?

Tropical rainforests in 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