Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 19: 159 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135140
Common Names
- Stadmania serrulata
- Stadmania Serrulata
- Stadmania serrulata
Uses & Benefits
Stadmania serrulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stadmania serrulata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stadmania serrulata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, tropical areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Stadmania serrulata
Stadmania serrulata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Stadmania genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family