Serjania occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
494177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lippold
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 85: 615 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493509
Common Names
- Serjania occidentalis
- Western Serjania
- Serjania
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Serjania occidentalis (also called Western 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Serjania occidentalis 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 occidentalis
Serjania occidentalis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Serjania occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania occidentalis?
Serjania occidentalis
What is the family of Serjania occidentalis?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Serjania occidentalis?
West Indian 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
References
Hans Lippold (1932-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lippold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234939-2: Based on the initial data import