Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
1324469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 766 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336923



Common Names

  • Sersalisia Luzoniensis
  • Luzoniensis
  • Sersalisia


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Description

Sersalisia luzoniensis (also called 'Luzon Sersalisia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Philippines. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and can be found in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sersalisia luzoniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sersalisia luzoniensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have short, broad leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sersalisia luzoniensis is a small tree or shrub native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. Once established, Sersalisia luzoniensis is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Sersalisia luzoniensis

Sersalisia luzoniensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.