Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1325981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Ferrucci & Medina

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 104: 21 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338435





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Description

Serjania pygmaea (also called Pygmy Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub up to 2 m tall, native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania pygmaea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania pygmaea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania pygmaea is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Serjania pygmaea

Serjania pygmaea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Serjania pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serjania pygmaea?

Serjania pygmaea

What is the common name of Serjania pygmaea?

Pygmy Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania pygmaea?

Serjania pygmaea is found in tropical forests 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

Rosalinda Medina Lemos (d.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medina' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.