Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
subimpunctata
ID:
493696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 123 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493028



Common Names

  • Serjania subimpunctata
  • Subimpunctata Serjania
  • Tropical Serjania


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Description

Serjania subimpunctata (also called punctured serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 2 meters and its leaves are trifoliate, up to 10 cm long. Its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Serjania subimpunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Serjania subimpunctata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serjania subimpunctata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Serjania subimpunctata

Serjania subimpunctata is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Serjania subimpunctata FAQ

What is the common name of Serjania subimpunctata?

Dotted Serjania

What is the natural habitat of Serjania subimpunctata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the distribution range of Serjania subimpunctata?

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