Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sericea
ID:
310348

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 530 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309680



Common Names

  • Sersalisia sericea
  • Sericea Sersalisia
  • Sericea Snowbell


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma sericea (Aiton) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Planchonella sericea Dubard [unknown]
  • Pouteria sericea (Ait.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sapota sericea A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon sericeum Aiton [unknown]
  • Xantolis sericea (Ait.) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Sersalisia sericea (also called 'Silky Sersalisia', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Central and South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid forests and is often found in the understory of the forest. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sersalisia sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant because of its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in bonsai cultivation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sersalisia sericea has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sersalisia sericea is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny position.

Where to Find Sersalisia sericea

Sersalisia sericea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sersalisia sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sersalisia sericea?

Sersalisia sericea

What is the common name of Sersalisia sericea?

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What is the natural habitat of Sersalisia sericea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-190892: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.