Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
ruflsepala
ID:
1135675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 191. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135013



Common Names

  • Serjania ruflsepala
  • Ruflsepala Serjania
  • Rough-Seed Serjania


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Description

Serjania ruflsepala (also called Ruffled-sepal Serjania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania ruflsepala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serjania ruflsepala is yellowish-green, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is ovoid-globose, with a diameter of about 0.7 cm. The seedlings are slender, with a length of about 10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania ruflsepala is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Serjania ruflsepala

Serjania ruflsepala is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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